Sandra Cisneros brings together stories of Mexican American girls and women in San Antonio, Chicago, and the borderlands. In the title story, Cleófilas leaves her village in Mexico to marry a man in Texas, and when her marriage turns violent, a woman called Felice helps her go home. Others look at religion, myth, and desire, with the voices of children, mothers, and lovers each given their own rhythm.
Spanish-speaking readers will find a bright, musical prose that mixes humor with sorrow. It suits those who like short fiction with a strong sense of place and a feminist edge.
Thought-provoking; a moderate read.
Best for readers like The Story Seeker. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1996
- Publisher
- Vintage Espanol
- ISBN
- 9780679768043
- Language
- ES
