Here's to You, Jesusa! by Deanna Heikkinen, Elena Poniatowska

Here's to You, Jesusa!

Deanna Heikkinen, Elena Poniatowska

336 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction historical memoir challenging informative reflective slow-paced

Description

Jesusa is a tough, fiery character based on a real working-class Mexican woman whose life spanned some of the seminal events of early twentieth-century Mexican history. Having joined a cavalry unit during the Mexican Revolution, she finds herself ...

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Moods

challenging 100%
emotional 100%
informative 100%
adventurous 50%
dark 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.95

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