A young Latina girl grows up in a Chicago barrio, confronting poverty, sexism, and identity through a series of vignettes.
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A young Latina girl grows up in a Chicago barrio, confronting poverty, sexism, and identity through a series of vignettes.
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A coming-of-age classic, acclaimed by critics, beloved by readers of all ages, taught in schools and universities alike, and translated around the world—from the winner of the 2019 PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature. The House on Mango Street is the remarkable story of Esperanza Cordero, a young Latina girl growing up in Chicago, inventing for herself who and what she will become. Told in a series of vignettes-sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes de...
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Sexual content
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Sexual assault, harassment, rape, and misogyny depicted as recurring themes.
Violence & gore
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Domestic violence and physical abuse referenced throughout the narrative.
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No strong language depicted.
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources.
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic elements.
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content.
Political content
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Central themes of sexism, racism, poverty, and gender inequality.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Domestic violence, sexual assault, and systemic suffering are major elements.
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