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The Book of Unknown Americans

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by Cristina Henríquez (Goodreads Author)

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When does this book take place? At first I thought it was 2014 because of some of the cultural references Mayor makes, but then he says he remembers being sad on September 11th. If he was old enough to process September 11th, there's no way he'd be only 15 or 16 in 2014. Also, there's one character that says she opened a theatre company in 1971 and now says 20 years later she's 50 years old.
Siobhan It takes place from 2008-9, which you can tell from the election references (as well as the economic ones).
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Was this originally written in Spanish or English?
munkchip English, although there are Spanish phrases mixed in
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Is the writing and overall story good? Is it always engaging? Is it worth the £7 on kindle?
munkchip The writing is solid and the story is beautiful. I did not regret purchasing it, but of course if you’re strapped for cash, try your local library. Wo…moreThe writing is solid and the story is beautiful. I did not regret purchasing it, but of course if you’re strapped for cash, try your local library. Worth reading either way. (less)
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What do you think the age level is for this? I'm thinking of a sophomore in High School - shy and conservative.
Sue S I think it is appropriate for high school. It deals with love and some kissing. I am a children's librarian, and would be very comfortable with recomm…moreI think it is appropriate for high school. It deals with love and some kissing. I am a children's librarian, and would be very comfortable with recommending it to teens.(less)
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Does anyone know if there is much difference between the advanced copy edition and the final printed edition? I don't want to read the advanced copy if I'm going to miss something important that the real one has.
Jan Z I goggled this. The answer is - it depends. Sometimes it is simply a plain cover and less polished formatting. Other times there are typos and editing…moreI goggled this. The answer is - it depends. Sometimes it is simply a plain cover and less polished formatting. Other times there are typos and editing errors.(less)
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