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Tiempo De Caza: (Hunting Season--Spanish-language Edition) (2014)

by Mirta Ojito(Favorite Author)

3.93 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0804170584 (ISBN13: 9780804170581)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

Vintage Espanol

review 1: This is the story of the murder of a Guatamalan immigrant in Suffolk County, NY by some bored teen-agers who thought it would be fun to beat up somne "beaners". The book got my attention because I grew up in Suffolk County, not too far from where the crime occurred. It is straight forward story-telling, a bit too dull in the background, a bit too sensationalist up front. While the story has actually been the focus of several documentaries and even a play, I believe this is the first book encompassing the crime from beginning to now (there is really no end). The author wavers between optimism for improving the lot of undocumented workers and pessimism regarding the state of racism and xenophobia in the USA today. Altogether an average true crime book with a socio-politic... moreal point.
review 2: I found it hard reading this book because of the subject matter, but continued reading and find that the book addresses fears (real and imagined) that could grown when people in charge or have influence can cause this situation. One of the things I compared was how half truths can make people look at a group of people and make assumptions that they are less than human. I love how the book talked in depth about the key person making him real and his aspirations and desired to help his family and willing to separate from them for a period of time to make their dreams come true. This book could be about any group where negative comments are made and allowed to grow. less

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