American Dirt (Oprah's Book Club)

"An important book for those of us fortunate enough to be born in the United States. Not a quick read nor an easy read. I wouldn’t call it a good/bad book either. Makes you think. I have been lucky to be able to teach and live in several third world countries. This book, although fictional, may give others an opportunity to explore empathy in a new way."

"Mother and son quit southern Mexico en route to US, a touching relationship"

"Did I still enjoy the book? Yes. Like I enjoy fictional Hollywood movies. Like how the Fast and Furious franchise exaggerates the ability of fast cars. Like the adult industry adulterates sex. Like John Wick magically evades every bullet and villain. I think it’s important to have the American Dirt book smack dab in the middle of my growing book collection from Latinx authors. It’s a big part of Mexican American history, now. How will I share this story with the younger generations? Like Oparah said, I’ll “lean into it“. I’ll offer it to be read with Mexican Gothic. They’re both books about colonization. One, a fictional fantasy story that compares colonization to a diseased fungus. The later, a fictional fantasy story about how colonizers view Mexicans and immigrants. For a more detailed review, check out my blog link in the profile 🫀"

"One of the best books I have ever read. "

"Loved this book. It was illuminating and suspenseful. You will be rooting hard for these characters. "

"Such an excellent story."

"Couldn’t stop reading. It was so good. Eye opening. "

"Beautiful but tragic story of a young mother trying to escape the world of drug cartels."

"Didn’t enjoy this book, found it hard to get into and a struggle to finish "

"Such a good story. There are twists and turns through this story, for the main characters and for the new friends they find along their way. The ending is wonderful. This is definitely a must read! "