Famous All Over Town
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1983
288
Novel • Fiction
East Los Angeles • 1970s
1983
YA
18+ years
790L
Famous All Over Town by Danny Santiago follows fourteen-year-old Rudy Medina, a rebellious but principled young man from a Mexican-American family living in poverty on the eastside of Los Angeles, California, as he comes of age and claims his own larger-than-life identity amidst familial challenges and community expectations. The novel addresses poverty, family strife, and systemic issues.
Gritty
Melancholic
Challenging
Bittersweet
Contemplative
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Famous All Over Town by Danny Santiago captures the authentic struggles and vibrancy of a Mexican-American family in East LA with powerful storytelling and rich character development. However, some reviewers criticized the novel for occasionally resorting to stereotypes and lacking narrative depth in parts. Despite this, the book remains a compelling and important read.
A reader who would enjoy Famous All Over Town by Danny Santiago is typically interested in urban Latino culture, coming-of-age stories, and social justice themes. Fans of The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros and Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya would find this novel engaging due to its authentic depiction of Chicano life in East Los Angeles.
166 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
288
Novel • Fiction
East Los Angeles • 1970s
1983
YA
18+ years
790L
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