Thursday, April 14, 2011

House on Mango Street: Book Review

House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
Publisher: Arte Publico Press
Genre: Coming-of-age
Where I got it: It was a recommended to me by Mrs. Meadows and my classmates.
One sentence summary: Esperanza talks about one of her homes, the house in Mango Street, and shares vignettes the show her coming-of-age and hopes of a better home.
First sentence: We didn't always live on Mango Street.
First chapter review: The first chapter introduces Esperanza's meaning and importance of home and how she desires a real home for her family to be proud of.
Verdict: I enjoyed reading this novel, although it doesn't rank up there with my favorite books.
Cover comments: The cover shows three women, one of them shinning light above the one on the front.

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