227 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781455521326
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Antonio Marez is six years old when Ultima enters his life. She is a curandera, one who heals with herbs and magic. 'We cannot let her live her last days in loneliness,' says Antonio's mother. 'It is not the way of our people,' agrees his father. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,968 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
mysterious 37%
dark 29%
sad 29%
adventurous 28%
inspiring 28%
hopeful 23%
challenging 15%
tense 15%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%
funny 3%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 28% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Bullying, GriefModerate
Violence, Child death, Gun violenceMinor
Religious bigotry, Vomit
227 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781455521326
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Antonio Marez is six years old when Ultima enters his life. She is a curandera, one who heals with herbs and magic. 'We cannot let her live her last days in loneliness,' says Antonio's mother. 'It is not the way of our people,' agrees his father. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,968 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
mysterious 37%
dark 29%
sad 29%
adventurous 28%
inspiring 28%
hopeful 23%
challenging 15%
tense 15%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%
funny 3%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 48% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 28% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Bullying, GriefModerate
Violence, Child death, Gun violenceMinor
Religious bigotry, Vomit