Under the Feet of Jesus by Helena María Viramontes

Under the Feet of Jesus

Helena María Viramontes

192 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective slow-paced
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A moving and powerful novel about the lives of the men, women, and children who endure a second-class existence and labor under dangerous conditions as migrant workers in California's fields. "Viramontes depicts this world with sensuous physicalit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 446 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 65%
sad 58%
challenging 36%
tense 31%
dark 24%
informative 21%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 14%
adventurous 12%
funny 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 39%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 21% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 9% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 41% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 35% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.62

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