50 pages 1 hour read

Carla Trujillo

What Night Brings

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Carla Trujillo's What Night Brings is praised for its authentic portrayal of a young girl's struggle with identity, sexuality, and familial conflict in a Chicano community. Trujillo's narrative voice is lauded, though some critics note a predictable plot and occasional pacing issues. Overall, the novel is regarded as a compelling and poignant exploration of adolescence and cultural heritage.

Who should read this

Who Should Read What Night Brings?

A reader who would enjoy What Night Brings by Carla Trujillo is likely interested in coming-of-age stories with a strong cultural backdrop and themes of identity and self-discovery. Fans of The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros or Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya will find this book compelling.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Education
Modern Classic Fiction
Topics
LGBTQ
Education
History: World
Themes
Life/Time: Coming of Age