Mr. Mendoza's Paintbrush by Luis Alberto Urrea

Mr. Mendoza's Paintbrush

Luis Alberto Urrea with Christopher Cardinale (Illustrator)

64 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction art magical realism emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Mr. Mendoza, Mexico's self-described king of graffiti, blesses the small town of Rosario with his sardonic wit. "Deflate your pomp or float away " he paints on the body of an unexpectedly exhumed monk. "No intelligent life for 100 kilometers," he ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 34 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
informative 100%
reflective 100%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.4

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