Almost a Woman by Esmeralda Santiago
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Book Reviews of Almost a Woman
Book Review: Almost a Woman
Summary: 3 Stars
Almost a Woman is a chrinicle of the author, Esmeralda Santiago's struggle to find a balance between her past and future in a new country. She yearns for what she pictures to be an "American" life whil struggling with her mother's constant mantra of "just because you go to a school for blanquetos.." I felt that the author has yet to find a way to be an American Puerto Rican. Her frequent use of Spanglish only serves to confuse those of us who do not speak Spanish. I was annoyed and felt it only proved on thing: How Puerto Rican she is. The fundamental story of a young girl's struggle for independence is blurred by constant ethnic references which kept me from being able to relate to experiences that were, in essence, something we all go through as teens. This book is easy reading and fairly entertaining. People who share Esmeralda's background would especially enjoy it. But if you're looking for more than a time-filler, this isn't the book for you.Book Review: novel for all cultures
Summary: 3 Stars
Almost a Woman by Esmeralda Santiago is a thrilling novel. It is one that keeps the reader's interest throughout the entire novel. The trials and tribulations that Negi faces in her life are described in detail. It is a tale of how truly difficult it is to move to a new county and try to become accustomed to its ways. However the novel did tend to make Negi seem as if she was trying too hard to be American but yet she could not forget that she was also Puerto Rican. Overall the novel allows the reader to really see how difficult it is to move to a new country and culture. Santiago did a wonderful job in sharing these experiences with her readers.- Lewis Kelly
Book Review: almost a woman, but not quite
Summary: 3 Stars
I was overwhelmed and impressed by When I was Puerto Rican and as such had over the top expectations for Almost A Woman. Unfortunately, I set myself up for disappointment. Almost a Woman was written as if Ms. Santiago had a deadline to meet. The first part got off well, then sped up into a hard to believe and hard to relate to tale rushing to some imaginary cut off point. I felt by the end of the book that I was reading a Harlequin romance. There was so much mush and none of the real life scenes I grew to love in When I Was Puerto Rican. Mind you, I did somewhat enjoy it, but not like I relished When I was Puerto Rican.
Book Review: Almost A Woman
Summary: 3 Stars
I found this book interesting, however I liked her first book better. This book felt like it was written with little emotion and when I read the back of the book Ms. Santiago revealed that at times the memoirs were emotional for her, I was surprised. I can see how they would be, it just isn't written in a way you can feel her emotions.
I wasn't even sure what she meant by the last sentence.
Book Review: read it for a class
Summary: 3 Stars
I read this for my Latino Writing class. Other than that I was bored througout the whole book. The only times I really enjoyed this story were when we discussed this in class.