464 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400041503
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group
Publication date: 24 September 2002
Description
The celebrated author of The House on Mango Street gives us an extraordinary new novel, told in language of blazing originality: a multigenerational story of a Mexican-American family whose voices create a dazzling weave of humor, passion, and poi...
Community Reviews Summary of 788 reviews
Moods
emotional 81%
funny 38%
hopeful 20%
informative 16%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%
challenging 12%
adventurous 10%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
tense 4%
dark 2%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Religious bigotry, Death of parentModerate
Body shaming, Bullying, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Sexual content464 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400041503
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Knopf Publishing Group
Publication date: 24 September 2002
Description
The celebrated author of The House on Mango Street gives us an extraordinary new novel, told in language of blazing originality: a multigenerational story of a Mexican-American family whose voices create a dazzling weave of humor, passion, and poi...
Community Reviews Summary of 788 reviews
Moods
emotional 81%
funny 38%
hopeful 20%
informative 16%
inspiring 14%
sad 14%
challenging 12%
adventurous 10%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
tense 4%
dark 2%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 75% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Infidelity, Religious bigotry, Death of parentModerate
Body shaming, Bullying, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Sexual content