49 pages • 1 hour read
Helena Maria ViramontesUnder The Feet Of Jesus
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Under the Feet of Jesus by Helena Maria Viramontes is acclaimed for its poignant depiction of migrant farmworkers' struggles and the resilience of its characters. Critics laud its lyrical prose and powerful themes. However, some find the pacing slow in parts. Overall, it's a compelling and evocative novel that sheds light on marginalized communities.
Who Should Read Under The Feet Of Jesus?
Readers drawn to compelling narratives of struggle and resilience amidst social injustice would appreciate Under the Feet of Jesus by Helena Maria Viramontes. Fans of The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck and The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros will resonate with its vivid depiction of migrant farmworkers’ lives and Viramontes' lyrical prose.
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