32 pages • 1 hour read
Luis Alberto UrreaThe House of Broken Angels
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Luis Alberto Urrea's The House of Broken Angels is widely praised for its vivid characters and emotional depth, capturing the complexities of a Mexican-American family. Critics commend Urrea’s lyrical prose and cultural authenticity. However, some find the plot occasionally meandering and dense. Overall, it's a powerful, heartfelt narrative rich in familial themes.
Who Should Read The House of Broken Angels?
Readers of The House of Broken Angels by Luis Alberto Urrea would appreciate family sagas rich in cultural heritage and emotional depth. Fans of Isabel Allende’s The House of the Spirits or Gabriel García Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude would find this novel’s exploration of Mexican-American identity compelling.
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