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Esperanza's Box of Saints is a magical, humorous, and passion-filled odyssey about a beautiful young widow's search for her missing child -- a mission that takes her from a humble Mexican village to the rowdy brothels of Tijuana and a rarely seen side of Los Angeles. Rescued from turmoil by her favorite saint, Esperanza embarks on a journey that tests her faith, teaches her the ways of the world, and transforms her from a fervently religious innocent to an independent, sexual, and passionately devout woman.
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Esperanza's Box of Saints
Maria Amparo Escandon
PB list price $12.00
Scribner (January 1999)
ISBN: 068485614X
254 pages
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This gets: a from eryka:
It's not nearly as good as I wanted it to be, because I so love latina writers. It had its moments, and I must admit I dig the Scribner design and paper choice. But the story wasn't as developed as I'd wanted. Still, though, it's an entertaining read.
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So good you just can't stand it.
Almost that good.
Sort of good.
Generally a waste of time.
Destined for the recycler.