An Island Like You: Stories of the Barrio
An Island Like You: Stories of the Barrio
Fiction | Short Story Collection | YA | Published in 1995
Book Brief
An Island Like You: Stories of the Barrio
Fiction | Short Story Collection | YA | Published in 1995260
Short Story Collection • Fiction
1995
YA
12-18 years
Reviews & Readership
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Judith Ortiz Cofer's An Island Like You: Stories of the Barrio reveals the complexity of Puerto Rican teen life in a New Jersey barrio. Reviewers praise its authentic voice and vibrant, multifaceted characters, though some note occasional predictability in plots. Overall, it is celebrated for its poignant, relatable narratives and cultural richness.
Who Should Read An Island Like You: Stories of the Barrio?
Readers who relish evocative narratives exploring cultural identity, community, and adolescence will find An Island Like You: Stories of the Barrio compelling. Fans of Sandra Cisneros's The House on Mango Street and Julia Alvarez's How the García Girls Lost Their Accents will appreciate the vivid, heartfelt stories of Puerto Rican youth in this book.
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Short Story Collection • Fiction
1995
YA
12-18 years
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