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Aug 14, 2021Anika_Singh rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
This historical fiction book takes place in Mexico in the mid-20th century and follows Antonio, a curious young boy, as he learns from Ultima, an old lady who is a healer and knows about the magic and nature of the world. Antonio tries to…
Jun 07, 2021Renzy00 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Some things I like about this book is that it shows a good difference in perspective. Some people believe in a golden carp. Others believe in Christianity. Some people think that Ultima is a good person. Others think she is a witch.…
May 15, 2021nityarjnd rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Bless Me, Ultima is an excellent coming of age story that I recommend. The story is about a boy named Antonio and his relationship with his caretaker Ultima, and they live in a small village in Mexico in the 1940s. Its generally about his…
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Jun 12, 2020jpedone21 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Bless Me, Ultima, by Rudolfo Anaya, is an amazing coming of age story about a young boy named Antonio who is mentored by his loving cuaderna, Ultima. Anaya does an amazing job of portraying the loving and caring Ultima, who appears to…
May 27, 2020celiawhite99 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Very interesting book. Includes a lot about Catholic religion, but also Old customs & beliefs that are so not Catholosism!
May 16, 2020fred98115 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Antonio, a six-year old Mexican boy, is approaching first communion in his farming village's church. He grapples with evil in the world, a force combatted by good people and a mystic aunt.
May 08, 2019INVS rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I found the review by slothsrule an excellent description of this classic 1972 book. I'd heard of it & wanted to 'listen' to this cultural depiction by a 'Chicano' writer of great esteem & respect. I wasn't disappointed in his portrayal…
Jan 26, 2019Richmond_TeenVolunteer rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I think Bless Me, Ultima is a good book for teens to read. The novel was about a young boy named Antonio growing up and he witnessed the acts of both good and evil. I like what I read because I can relate to how growing up is difficult and…
Nov 07, 2018Hillsboro_BarbaraO rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Seven year old, Antonio Márez learns valuable lessons from Ultima, the old "curandera" or folk healer who comes to stay with him and his family in their small house in Guadalupe, New Mexico in the mid-1940's.
Jan 24, 2018MicheleJ rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Excellent. Nothing but praise for this book.
slothsrule
Dec 30, 2015slothsrule rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A coming of age classic set in beautiful New Mexico depicting a young Mexican American boy and the dividing forces of his family and his love for a pagan healer named Ultima who comes to live with the family. The young boy Antionio…
Dec 12, 2015CMLibrary_JLytal rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This was truly a beautiful book. Anaya has a wonderful way of writing that makes the book come alive. He handles the complex interplay between ancient native traditions and the Catholic traditions that have become almost equally ingrained…
Apr 30, 2014
I can't imagine why anything in this book would gross anyone out. I think it was beautifully written. The main character is a young boy with an open heart, discovering his heritage & trying to embrace what is real as far as his…
natalie_g
Oct 21, 2013natalie_g rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Bless Me, Ultima is now a major motion picture, but the book is a must read. Antonio Mares, the narrator, is only a child exploring his own history and that of the world around him. His childish voice and notions make the harsh…
Feb 22, 2013lauren1773 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
At first, I really didn't know what to expect by reading this book. I don't speak any Spanish, so some of the small conversations I didn't pick up on. However, I could understand what was going on because of the author's good writing…
Jan 04, 2013
This is an interesting book - although I felt he wrote from the adult experience , rather than the child 's . His writing about the golden carp was inspired
Aug 18, 2012posie12 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Really can't understand where EuSei is coming from, excellent read, not enough books in the library about other cultures in the fiction gendre. Liked it a lot!
Aug 01, 2012Joshua716 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Great Book. Great Characterization and conflicting views inside the main character (esp. religious views)