The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henríquez

The Book of Unknown Americans

Cristina Henríquez

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced

286 pages | first published 2014

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Illuminate s] the lives behind the current debates about Latino immigration. --The New York Times Book Review When fifteen-year-old Maribel Rivera sustains a terrible injury, the Riveras leave behind a comfortable life in Mexico and risk everythin...
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Moods

emotional 86%
sad 71%
reflective 47%
hopeful 29%
challenging 24%
inspiring 20%
dark 11%
tense 11%
informative 7%
funny 4%
adventurous 2%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 21%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 7% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 23% | N/A: 4%

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