We Are Not from Here by Jenny Torres Sanchez

We Are Not from Here

Jenny Torres Sanchez

368 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary young adult challenging emotional sad medium-paced
Powered by AI (Beta)
Loading...

Description

A poignant novel of desperation, escape, and survival across the U.S.-Mexico border, inspired by current events. Pulga has his dreams. Chico has his grief. Pequeña has her pride. And these three teens have one another. But none of them h...

Read more

Community Reviews

4.51
based on 1,543 reviews

Moods

emotional: 87%

sad: 81%

challenging: 67%

tense: 62%

dark: 56%

adventurous: 31%

reflective: 31%

informative: 28%

hopeful: 27%

inspiring: 18%

funny: 1%

mysterious: 1%

Pace

28% of readers chose fast
65% of readers chose medium
6% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

12% of readers chose Plot
63% of readers chose A mix
24% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

80% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

81% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

80% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

29% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...
Accept and close

By using The StoryGraph, you agree to our use of cookies.
We use a small number of cookies to provide you with a great experience.

Find out more