Allyse's review
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
A series of short vignettes tell this poignant story of Esparanza a young girl whose dream is to have "a house all my own... Only a house quiet as snow, a space for myself to go, clean as paper before the poem."
Each "chapter" is poetic, succinct and in each one Sandra Cisneros manages to capture the sadness, confusion, joy, dreams, desperation, hopes and the beauty in growing up, becoming a woman and taking control of your own life. Esparanza tells her own story as well as the stories of her neighbors. The House on Mango Street addresses abuse, rape, poverty, and relationships.
At times heartbreaking, at times blissful this is a story of a young girl addressing her life and inventing her own story not one written out for her.
I highly recommend taking the time to read this book. It is one you will read again and again.
Each "chapter" is poetic, succinct and in each one Sandra Cisneros manages to capture the sadness, confusion, joy, dreams, desperation, hopes and the beauty in growing up, becoming a woman and taking control of your own life. Esparanza tells her own story as well as the stories of her neighbors. The House on Mango Street addresses abuse, rape, poverty, and relationships.
At times heartbreaking, at times blissful this is a story of a young girl addressing her life and inventing her own story not one written out for her.
I highly recommend taking the time to read this book. It is one you will read again and again.
