Across a Hundred Mountains: A Novel

This book is an interesting history just little confusing.

This is a fast read. But prepare for it to catapult you in all directions before you approach the final (very satisfying) scene.For those of you unfamiliar with the actual realities faced by Mexicans who look north for economic and personal freedom, this book truthfully and unromantically reflects a common narrative. It is a narrative I first heard from my own close friend, who crossed the border illegally at age 12 with her mother and younger siblings.Grande provides us all with a realistic look at the lives of real people, but remembers to add the nonverbal, non-rational to her story in balanced but true measure. Carlos Castenada and Gabriel Garcia Marquez, bow to what the 21st century hath wrought! Reyna Grande.I'm off to read Reyna Grande's next book, Dancing with Butterflies. I have a young college student, trying to make her way in the norteno world, stuck between her parents' ways and her American culture's, who dances folklorico like Nora dances the tarantella in A Doll's House. Perhaps this will be a good "recommend" for her.Read Across a Hundred Mountains. Then share it with a friend.

Amazing book! Be warned, it is full of very disturbing and depressing situations, and is not a light read. However, that's the reality that we can't turn a blind eye on. Definitely made my own problems seem insignificant and petty.A lot of people in the first world don't understand the reasons behind illegal immigration, and this book gives a good insight into what pushes people to risk their lives and leave their families trying to make it across the border. It is not a book you can easily forget - it weighs heavy on your mind, but that's the effect it's supposed to have. Immigration is a heavy issue, and this book gives us a chance to understand it better. We can never know what it's like to be in those people's shoes, but books like this make all the issues more real and bring them to light.In addition to tackling the immigration issues, the book also has a great storyline that keeps you guessing. It's very hard to put it down.

I've never tried to review a book before, for fear of revealing any portion of the story. I hate spoiling any part of a good book. Yes, this is a good book to read. I read other reviews about the pace of the story, but I felt it could have been a little faster. The story was well written, but I do not speak Spanish well enough to understand some of the comments. The author will define some of the Spanish, but not most. Sadly for me I felt a little left out. Like the author was sharing a deeper meaning amongst her friends and I was not invited. That may be, but overall the book was a great read and I would recommend it.

Reyna Grande is such a great author. Her characters are easily relatable. I would love a sequel to this book, but one isn't needed.

Sometimes the pain of human circumstances are almost beyond be as ring, but somehow the strong survive. But not without enormous cost. It can break the self, until your identity is nearly erased. It can rob you of hope until what is left is apparently a delusion.This is a story of the southern border and the risks and benefits of immigration. But it isn't really about that. It is a story about poverty and oppression, but also of liberation. It is about the power of forgiveness and reconciliation. But it is most of all the story of recovering the true self and beginning to mend the broken places. And hope emerges.

This book really takes you on a journey. It was little confusing however due to the fact one character would go from present time, to past time, to not quite present time. I liked the fact that the chapters told you who you were reading about. Just when you think you got the book figured out there is another twist and you are left wondering. Interesting concept on immigration issues and the life the immigrant lives before deciding to come to America. I did enjoy the read and the journey.

I had to read this book for class but I am so glad it was required. I love the characters, especially Juana who is a strong woman and has the ability to persevere against incredible odds. Her story is inspiring and I will be forever grateful that it was told.

Muy amena la novela

Came within indicated time frame, and was in great condition!! Thnx. I had to then ship it to my daughter, who is in international school in Mexico !! She's enjoying it 💕