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A review by lumos_libros
The Time It Snowed in Puerto Rico by Sarah McCoy
3.0
Did you know that everybody has a story behind their name? I'm not talking about your given name, but your nickname. It's true what they say in this book, in the hispanic culture you are always given a nickname that you're called by. In my house nobody calls me by my given name. Verdita starts her story by sharing the story of her name. Perfect way to unfold the story.
Verdita is an eleven-year-old girl who is growing up in Puerto Rico in the 1960's. The country is starting to see changes, like fast-food joints coming in and incorporating English into the school curriculum. All this American influence does come at a price of course, just like any change does. Though we do see some of the historic references of this time, the plot concentrates on this girl growing to be a young lady.
This book reminded me of [b:Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret|37732|Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret|Judy Blume|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1388356524s/37732.jpg|4121], but a Puerto Rican version I guess. The story was sweet, but Verdita was a big pain to be honest. I shouldn't be so harsh though because realistically it makes sense. She is an only child, her mom gets pregnant all of a sudden, and she's at an awkard stage in growing up. I do get that and I have to admit at eleven I did have a selfish mentality, but she was too bratty for me in the beginning of the book. I must say she does redeem herself nicely towards the end. The author's forte was describing the lifestyle, culture, and environment in Pureto Rico. I really did get a good grasp of what it's like to live there, and the roles of each member of the family is clearly depicted.
I will definitely read anything else this author comes out with.
Verdita is an eleven-year-old girl who is growing up in Puerto Rico in the 1960's. The country is starting to see changes, like fast-food joints coming in and incorporating English into the school curriculum. All this American influence does come at a price of course, just like any change does. Though we do see some of the historic references of this time, the plot concentrates on this girl growing to be a young lady.
This book reminded me of [b:Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret|37732|Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret|Judy Blume|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1388356524s/37732.jpg|4121], but a Puerto Rican version I guess. The story was sweet, but Verdita was a big pain to be honest. I shouldn't be so harsh though because realistically it makes sense. She is an only child, her mom gets pregnant all of a sudden, and she's at an awkard stage in growing up. I do get that and I have to admit at eleven I did have a selfish mentality, but she was too bratty for me in the beginning of the book. I must say she does redeem herself nicely towards the end. The author's forte was describing the lifestyle, culture, and environment in Pureto Rico. I really did get a good grasp of what it's like to live there, and the roles of each member of the family is clearly depicted.
I will definitely read anything else this author comes out with.