El Bronx Remembered
El Bronx Remembered
Fiction | Short Story Collection | Middle Grade | Published in 1969
Book Brief
El Bronx Remembered
Fiction | Short Story Collection | Middle Grade | Published in 1969272
Short Story Collection • Fiction
1969
Middle grade
14-18 years
610L
Super Short Summary
El Bronx Remembered by Nicholasa Mohr is a collection of eleven short stories and one novella that reflect the lives of Puerto Ricans in New York City during the 1940s and 1950s. The stories, including "A Very Special Pet," "Shoes for Hector," "Mr. Mendelsohn," "The Wrong Lunch Line," and "Princess," capture themes of love, loss, belonging, isolation, and cultural struggle, highlighting the unique experiences and challenges of immigrant families in this era. Some stories explore themes of illness, poverty, and intense grief.
Nostalgic
Challenging
Emotional
Gritty
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
El Bronx Remembered by Nicholasa Mohr is celebrated for its vivid depiction of Puerto Rican life in the Bronx, capturing cultural richness and authentic voices. Critics laud its emotional depth and relatable characters. However, some feel the narrative can be episodic, potentially fragmenting the storytelling. Overall, it is a poignant, insightful collection that resonates with many readers.
Who Should Read El Bronx Remembered?
Readers who would enjoy Nicholasa Mohr's El Bronx Remembered are those interested in vivid portrayals of Puerto Rican culture and urban life in mid-20th-century New York. Fans of Sandra Cisneros' The House on Mango Street and Piri Thomas' Down These Mean Streets will appreciate Mohr's captivating storytelling and rich character development.
222 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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272
Short Story Collection • Fiction
1969
Middle grade
14-18 years
610L
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