321 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781643750163
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Publication date: 29 October 2019
Description
In this searing memoir, Jaquira Díaz writes fiercely and eloquently of her challenging girlhood and triumphant coming of age. While growing up in housing projects in Puerto Rico and Miami Beach, Díaz found herself caught between extremes. As her f...
Community Reviews Summary of 770 reviews
Moods
reflective 67%
dark 61%
challenging 50%
sad 49%
tense 32%
inspiring 22%
hopeful 17%
adventurous 13%
informative 11%
funny 7%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 12%
Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Drug abuse, Sexual assault, RapeModerate
Racial slurs, Homophobia, Racism
321 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781643750163
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Publication date: 29 October 2019
Description
In this searing memoir, Jaquira Díaz writes fiercely and eloquently of her challenging girlhood and triumphant coming of age. While growing up in housing projects in Puerto Rico and Miami Beach, Díaz found herself caught between extremes. As her f...
Community Reviews Summary of 770 reviews
Moods
reflective 67%
dark 61%
challenging 50%
sad 49%
tense 32%
inspiring 22%
hopeful 17%
adventurous 13%
informative 11%
funny 7%
Pace
fast 19%
slow 12%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug abuse, Sexual assault, RapeModerate
Racial slurs, Homophobia, Racism