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Random Thoughts on Jordan Peele’s “Nope”
There are so many themes explored in the movie, but to me the overarching theme was erasure. Continue reading Random Thoughts on Jordan Peele’s “Nope”
Category: Hispanic/Latino in America
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The Inheritance of Orquidea Divina by Zoraida Cordova.
Plot: Orquidea Divina Montoya is about to die and she invites her family to her house at Four Rivers to receive their inheritance. Her family arrives and they are met with strangeness which begins their journey of discovery about themselves, Orquidea, and their history. This journey leads them to Ecuador where Orquidea’s secrets are exposed. Genre: Young Adult Fantasy, Magical Realism. Rating: 18+ because of the overt sexual scenes. Thoughts: This was my first introduction to this author and I am now a fan. I LOVED this book because of its strong use of imagery and the many themes that … Continue reading The Inheritance of Orquidea Divina by Zoraida Cordova.
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I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika Sanchez
Genre: Contemporary Young Fiction with a splash of suspense! Plot: Olga is considered the perfect Mexican daughter. She doesn’t stray too far from home, does what she is told, and has the job that her parents aspire for her. But secrets come unraveling when Olga is involved in a fatal accident,and Julia, her younger sister tries to learn more about her late sister and what made her tick. Themes explored: secrets, trauma, suicide, rape, mental health, immigration, education, socio-economic disparities, homophobia, LGBTQIA issues, teen life, favoritism in the home and homelessness. Ideas that really resonated:a) The concept of having two … Continue reading I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika Sanchez
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Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi
“All Freshwater comes out of the Python” Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi In ‘Freshwater’, we are introduced to Ada. Ada is no regular human but rather she is an Ogbanje, that is a human that is born to die or born with a spirit form that is out of alignment with the order of birth and death. The book describes Ada’s birth as something that was forced. And we see the impact of this forced birth through out her life, as she goes through several traumatic events that leads to her splintering and having multiple personalities. “This is how you break … Continue reading Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi
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