Under the Mesquite by Guadalupe Garcia McCall

Under the Mesquite

Guadalupe Garcia McCall

224 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction poetry young adult emotional reflective fast-paced
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Lupita, a budding actor and poet in a close-knit Mexican American immigrant family, comes of age as she struggles with adult responsibilities during her mother's battle with cancer in this young adult novel in verse. When Lupita learns Mami has ca...

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Community Reviews Summary of 325 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
reflective 75%
sad 75%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 25%
challenging 12%
relaxing 12%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%

Pace

fast 68%
medium 25%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 16% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 23%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 41% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.92

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