A review by theemeraldgirl23
Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Damn, this book broke me. Who knew a school reading would've had this effect on me. I was literally tearing up at the ending. This was the story of how a young boy named Antonio grows to become his own person within a divided Latino household. Witnessing death and losing his innocence shape him into the man he becomes by the end of the novel. It's told as Antonio is an adult and is reflecting on his childhood experiences. Its message about independence strikes deep, and its discussion about religion is so important. This book truly made me question how I view the world. In the end, Antonio's parental figure, Ultima dies and that broke my heart because Ultima reminded me so much of my own grandma. Anyway, this book was so good, and I really hope Antonio is doing okay. 
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