320 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Antonio Bernal is a Guatemalan refugee in Los Angeles haunted by memories of his wife and child, who were murdered at the hands of a man marked with yellow ink. In a park near Antonio's apartment, Guillermo Longoria extends his arm and reveals a s...
Community Reviews Summary of 77 reviews
Moods
tense 100%
emotional 75%
sad 75%
informative 50%
reflective 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
Pace
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Gun violence, ViolenceModerate
Sexism, Sexual violenceMinor
Sexual assault, Classism
320 pages • first pub 1998 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Antonio Bernal is a Guatemalan refugee in Los Angeles haunted by memories of his wife and child, who were murdered at the hands of a man marked with yellow ink. In a park near Antonio's apartment, Guillermo Longoria extends his arm and reveals a s...
Community Reviews Summary of 77 reviews
Moods
tense 100%
emotional 75%
sad 75%
informative 50%
reflective 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
Pace
slow 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 33%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Gun violence, ViolenceModerate
Sexism, Sexual violenceMinor
Sexual assault, Classism