Review: Engrossing and Emotionally Charged
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 3, 2014
"Living La Vida Spanglish" is an emotionally charged and engaging collection of short stories that delves into the world of Latino immigrants as they strive to live the American dream. This is a collection that is oftentimes poignant, heartwarming, tragic and uplifting at the same time. Maria E. Pinto draws readers in with talented storytelling that grips your heart featuring authentic and relatable characters that are well-developed and endearing. What I liked about this collection is that it is an honest look at immigrants living in the United States, from a deep seeded prejudice to the will to survive and make a better life for themselves. The short stories are well-written, vivid, heartfelt, fast-paced and intricately woven. Overall, this was a truly enjoyable read that sucked me in and had me eagerly reading from start to finish.