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Book Review of Bless Me, Ultima

Bless Me, Ultima
Bless Me, Ultima
Author: Rudolfo Anaya
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 5


* * * * A young boy growing up in old New Mexico amidst Catholicism, spiritualism, and the conflict between them. He learns life's lessons from his grandmother who comes to live with the family.

Great novel. Much symbolism abounds in this small powerful book.

DRAWBACK FOR THE NON-SPANISH SPEAKER: The author lends the book authenticity by using many Latin idiomatic expressions, without a translation. Dictionary required.