60 pages 2 hours read

Luis Alberto Urrea

The Hummingbird's Daughter

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Reviews & Readership

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The Hummingbird's Daughter by Luis Alberto Urrea has been applauded for its rich historical detail and lyrical prose, vibrantly bringing to life late 19th-century Mexico. Critics appreciated the complex characters and spiritual themes. However, some found the pacing slow and the extensive detail overwhelming. Overall, it's a compelling historical novel for those patient with a slower narrative.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Hummingbird's Daughter?

Readers who savor rich historical narratives and magical realism will find joy in Luis Alberto Urrea's The Hummingbird's Daughter. Fans of One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez or Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel will appreciate the profound blend of cultural mysticism and vivid storytelling.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Magical Realism
Latin American Literature
Themes
Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality
Identity: Indigenous
Relationships: Family