The House on Mango Street | Sandra Cisneros

The House on Mango Street | Sandra Cisneros | Written for Young Adult Crowd

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	The House on Mango Street Sandra Cisneros Vintage, 1991 - 144 pages average customer review:based on 617 reviews view larger image
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What a lovely read

What a great book. I really enjoyed reading it. A little bit bouncy, and I was sad when I was done reading . . . wish I could read more about this young ladies story. But, very descriptive writing which was pleasurable to read.

Written for Young Adult Crowd

This book delivers unique perspective of everyday events in the Hispanic barrio of Chicago where protagonist Esperanza lives -- of course on Mango Street.

Written in a meter similar to a pre-teen's or early teenager's diary entries, the book covers numerous topics about the life on the street where her parents finally have a house without neighbors, where she and her siblings do not need to share the yard, where the landlord does not beat the ceiling to request the noise be lessened, and where the life can be as silent as snow.

Certain passages lightly touch upon adult misapprorpriation of youthful trust -- where Esperanza is molested, although not in the worst way, by those who would otherwise not be suspected of such lewd behavior. You cry.

At other times, Esperanza and her friends act like elementary school children, make silly remarks and behave in silly ways, which make the adults about her laugh at her. You too must smile or laugh.

Ultimately, you must succumb to the fact that this young adult literature delivers a tale which may teach other young girls perhaps to be more observant of their own behavior so that they are not stepped on like Esperanza was when she mistakenly entrusted too many strangers too many times for too little reason.

The education of youth abounds within the confines of this extremely short book. Appearing to be a light and airy read, this novel touches some very heavy and introspective issues which we often think children cannot discern. But, they do. And, that is for whom this novel is meant to be written.

But, if an adult seeks to read it, please do. It will not take more than a few hours of your adult life. But, remember: This is not great literature written for the masses. Instead, it is a book written for a very much-in-demand young audience about an issue of their coming of age.

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