This book is heartbreaking yet still uplifting. The writing style is beautiful and compelling. If you want it to be a "documentary" book, it will not...moreThis book is heartbreaking yet still uplifting. The writing style is beautiful and compelling. If you want it to be a "documentary" book, it will not come through for you, but it will not disappoint you on the life of missionaries and the people they live with and love unconditionally.(less)
Poems are written in English and Spanish, and it is a lovely mix. The poetry is very telling for those of us who are culturally connected people (for...morePoems are written in English and Spanish, and it is a lovely mix. The poetry is very telling for those of us who are culturally connected people (for Villatoro he is El Salvadorian) and live in the Western world. (less)
I've read this book three times and taught it for two years in my Fiction Writing class. It is an excellent representation of a good mystery, a realis...moreI've read this book three times and taught it for two years in my Fiction Writing class. It is an excellent representation of a good mystery, a realistic character study, as well as a good, fun, terrific read. Dive in this one and just hang on.(less)
The poetry in this book is different from They Say that I am Two, a little more raw and at times more disillusioned. I want to say that the poetry ref...moreThe poetry in this book is different from They Say that I am Two, a little more raw and at times more disillusioned. I want to say that the poetry reflects a life lived in the city around empty people. Not sure if that metaphor works, perhaps I need to revisit this one. Still, the poems are still starkly beautiful and lovely.(less)
I read Minos before I read Home Killings. Minos is a stronger book, but I did like this one as you get to know the main characters Romilia Chacon and...moreI read Minos before I read Home Killings. Minos is a stronger book, but I did like this one as you get to know the main characters Romilia Chacon and Tekun Uman a bit more in this book. Good mystery and nice set up for Minos and A Venom Beneath the Skin.(less)
Fantastic book, sort of autobiographical (according to the author). Really well done coming of age book, very literary in writing style and characteri...moreFantastic book, sort of autobiographical (according to the author). Really well done coming of age book, very literary in writing style and characterization.(less)
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