443 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679742586
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 09 September 2003
Description
Every year, Ceyala "Lala" Reyes' family--aunts, uncles, mothers, fathers, and Lala's six older brothers--packs up three cars and, in a wild ride, drive from Chicago to the Little Grandfather and Awful Grandmother's house in Mexico City for the sum...
Community Reviews Summary of 636 reviews
Moods
emotional 79%
funny 35%
hopeful 26%
challenging 14%
sad 14%
adventurous 11%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 8%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 29%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10%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
443 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679742586
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 09 September 2003
Description
Every year, Ceyala "Lala" Reyes' family--aunts, uncles, mothers, fathers, and Lala's six older brothers--packs up three cars and, in a wild ride, drive from Chicago to the Little Grandfather and Awful Grandmother's house in Mexico City for the sum...
Community Reviews Summary of 636 reviews
Moods
emotional 79%
funny 35%
hopeful 26%
challenging 14%
sad 14%
adventurous 11%
informative 11%
inspiring 11%
lighthearted 8%
relaxing 8%
mysterious 2%
Pace
medium 29%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 78% | A mix: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10%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