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Cartucho was a very raw, vulgar, yet equally thought-provoking read. Flipping through each miniature recollection, I kept waiting for context - captivated by each scene in its own way - all the way to finishing the book and realizing that perhaps the c... read full post >>

Cartucho was a very raw, vulgar, yet equally thought-provoking read. Flipping through each miniature recollection, I kept waiting for context - captivated by each scene in its own way - all the way to finishing the book and realizing that perhaps the c... read full post >>

This week’s reading was Cartucho by Nellie Campobello. While I found this book interesting to read due to the style of its writing, I have to admit I was a bit lost at times and had to review a lot to gain a better understanding of the stories being told. This was in part due […] read full post >>

 Hello everyone! I hope everyone had a good weekend and enjoyed reading the books for this week. I read Cartucho this week because the description given said that it was stories from the Mexican Revolution but from the perspective of a woman. This... read full post >>

 Hello everyone! I hope everyone had a good weekend and enjoyed reading the books for this week. I read Cartucho this week because the description given said that it was stories from the Mexican Revolution but from the perspective of a woman. This... read full post >>

   I found Cartucho to be certainly on the weirder side. The book itself was definitely unique, carrying a series of short stories - kind of like a diary. I'm not really sure if I liked it or just kept reading out of morbid curiosity. &n... read full post >>

   I found Cartucho to be certainly on the weirder side. The book itself was definitely unique, carrying a series of short stories - kind of like a diary. I'm not really sure if I liked it or just kept reading out of morbid curiosity. &n... read full post >>

    It can be argued that several wars, if not most of them, have been started by intellectuals. Those few who hold the keys to power in literacy and prestige are often the greatest practicers of spearheading obstinate positions, stirring up the anger of the masses towards any persons viewed as the “enemy” and, above all, […] read full post >>

The Underdogs by Azuela didn’t follow Mama Blanca’s memoirs very well. This is not to say that it is a bad book, because it certainly had interesting characters, good perspectives on the revolutionary war, and good character dynamics, but it lacked depth within the female characters and smooth writing style. This could be due to […] read full post >>

In Underdogs, Mariano Azuela portrays the political and historical realities of Mexico and the social dimensions of the civil war.  The central theme of war is fortified by themes of power, social class, corruption, justice, morality, and religion... read full post >>