![]() ![]() Castro was a fantastic retelling and reimagining of the folklore of La Llorona stories. "You don't have to be the woman anyone else wants you to be or tell you you should be to make them more comfortable in their own existence." The Haunt "You don't have to be the woman anyone else wants you to be or tell you you should be to make them more comfortable in their own existence." I am eager to read more from her because the writing was really beautiful, authentic and really gave a glimpse into Colombian worldview.more I look forward to reading Rojas Contreras memoir because I can see how much of her own family's story is contained in this one. The historical aspects piqued my interest so much, I found myself researching more information. The focus on women and children in this one really gave it a unique point of view. Read this one if you enjoy: visual storytelling styles, Latinx historical fiction, feminist stories, slow burn riveting stories, folkloric fiction and multiple point of views. This one forces you to take a look at what that looks like. The rich can't see past their own problems until something happens in their backyard. Poverty & lack of resources force people to make impossible choices. Parents often withhold truths to "protect" children and keep them alive but many times leaves them susceptible to dangerous situations.Ĭlassism plays a huge role in the events of this novel. Parental influence and the perpetuation of a culture of fear create huge anxieties and trauma for children living during civil unrest. The innocence of children is a huge part of the story. You also see how women are abused and face violence because of political unrest. ![]() You see women as agents of upholding or dismantling classism and patriarchy. The women are the backbone in the story and you see them bear the brunt of the burden when it comes to childbearing and financial responsibilities when men are absent either by choice or violence. The themes in this one are what I will remember the most. As you wait, you learn: who are the victims in "drug wars", how classism and poverty affect the choices people are forced to make, whose lives are expendable and how women and children bear thr brunt of the consequences of civil unrest. As a reader you wait alongside her until it all comes boiling to the surface. She hides and waits observing all that she can about Petrona, the 15 year old girl hired by her mother to work at her house. She waits to see if Pablo Escobar will infiltrate her community because at home her parents instill fear in his larger than life reputation. You see the story unravel through the eyes of 7 year old Chula, a rich girl trying to make sense of the world through observation of everything and everyone around her. "So much of my life was waiting." This quote personifies the tone and pacing of this one. It was a slow burn read that leads to a heart-breaking gut punch that leaves you thinking about the characters long after you close the pages. House of Velez draws inspiration from titles like Haunting Ground and even film such as the 1980's Hellraiser.Fruit of the Drunken Tree by Ingrid Rojas Contreras is this month's pick for This is a historical fiction read set in Pablo E Fruit of the Drunken Tree by Ingrid Rojas Contreras is this month's pick for This is a historical fiction read set in Pablo Escobar era Colombia. The game features a "Focus Mode" that allows you to see your pursuers' field of vision and hearing radius, while also monitoring your own noise levels.Īnother feature is "Heart Rate Suppression" that restricts movement, but allows you to become "invisible" when used effectively. It emphasizes sneaking, running and hiding mechanics to surpass obstacles rather than combat. House of Velez is a horror game based around stealth/puzzle elements. Follow Lily into her own worst nightmare as she uncovers the dark and sadistic history that lies within the walls of the House of Velez. Something that will force her to fight for her very survival. However, she is about to uncover something that will take her far beyond her own investigation. Intent on finding clues to her missing father's whereabouts, and evidence to prove his innocents involving a scandal within his company, Lily begins her search. Lily Velez, daughter of famous archaeologist Victor Velez, returns home to her family's estate following news of her father's sudden disappearance. ![]()
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