Monica

Lengthy, but extremely well-told story! Loved it!

Revisado: 05-24-13

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. I actually think this is a very good book for a Chicano Studies course because it's extremely realistic. Like another reviewer mentioned here, it talks about significant themes such as immigration, class/labor, race/ethnicity, and life of Latinos in California. Being from Los Angeles myself, I think the author tells an accurate story that describes all of these important themes. I love how descriptive he is of each character and their background. That's why the book is so lengthy, but I think it actually makes you appreciate the story that much more because of this. The narrator is excellent and does a good job with characters' voices--one of the best I've heard on here. I wish all audible books had a great narrator like Alvarez. I really enjoyed this book and appreciate the insight it has to offer to readers/listeners.

Which scene was your favorite?

When the small truths unravel in the story, you can't help but to find the humor in it and smile/laugh at yourself.

Any additional comments?

I really wanted the protagonist (the live-in housekeeper, Araceli) to confront her employers. Sorry, if this was giving too much away, but I was seriously just waiting for that to happen in order for me to be satisfied with her justice.

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