I love this book and am so glad that I was in charge of the discussion for this month. I read the book in an hour and so pleased with Lynn Joseph’s work. The book was short, but the story flowed so well. I really identified with the main character and felt all the emotions that she felt. I hope everyone else gained as much from this book as I did and enjoys talking about this one as well. So here goes:
Questions:
1.Can you relate to the characters and their predicaments? To what extent do they remind you of yourself or someone you know?
2.How has the book increased your interest in the subject matter?
3.Did you feel that the book fulfilled your expectations? Were you disappointed?
4.What are some of the book's themes? How important were they?
5.Did the book end the way you expected?
Answers:
1.I relate to Ana Rosa so well, a girl feeling like she is striving to be someone and is being held back. I think everyone has felt that feeling at some point in his or her life.
2.I am so glad Melissa suggested Hispanic heritage month books, this is a sweet story and I think I will continue to look for other books by her in the future.
3.I was a little disappointed how short it was, but it was an easy read. I thought the ending was sad, but glad she chose to overcome her grief and write.
4.I think one of the themes is perseverance. The whole family has to overcome different aspects, from the drinking father, Ana Rosa’s other father, her learning to dance, the selling of the land, etc. I could go on and on, everyone dug a little deeper and ended up being better for it.
5.No, I was surprised her brother died. I didn’t see the government coming to take their land; I did think that there would be an uprising…but not his death. I am glad she decided to write his story. I was so impressed with her vision for future and her brother’s future; I hated to have it end so suddenly.
Ok, so if anyone else has any other questions or comments feel free and let the discussions begin....