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Something to Declare: Essays

Julia Alvarez
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Something to Declare: Essays

Nonfiction | Essay Collection | Adult | Published in 1998

Book Brief

Julia Alvarez

Something to Declare: Essays

Nonfiction | Essay Collection | Adult | Published in 1998
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Essay Collection • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1100L

Reviews & Readership

4.2

956 ratings

73%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Julia Alvarez's Something to Declare: Essays captivates with its vivid prose and heartfelt exploration of identity, culture, and writing. Reviewers praise her poignant reflections and engaging narrative style. However, some critique the uneven pacing across essays. Overall, Alvarez's work is celebrated for its authenticity and insightful commentary on the immigrant experience.

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Who Should Read Something to Declare: Essays?

A reader who would enjoy Something to Declare: Essays by Julia Alvarez is interested in Latin American culture, immigrant experiences, and personal narratives. Fans of The Distance Between Us by Reyna Grande or How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents by Alvarez herself will find similar themes of identity, family, and resilience.

4.2

956 ratings

73%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Essay Collection • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1100L

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