Reviews

Inspirational and Educational Too

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Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2022

What a book! Ms. Molina takes us through the first person life of a first generation immigrant girl (Letty) straddling the “old world” culture of her mother and fitting in with the neighborhood friends she develops within the backdrop of the tumultuous 60s and 70s. Through the discovery of an abandoned house, Letty finds historical secrets, explores fantasies about its former occupants, and contemplates its soul being far more than a structure. It’s a compelling and well written book even weaving in Letty’s favorite music of the period, her developing body and sexuality and her difficult experiences of stereotypes conveyed by knowing adults and by unknowing youngsters as only they can deliver. Highly recommended.

Amazon

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Reviewed in the United States November 14, 2021

This is a delightful story of four young women experiencing a rite of passage from childhood into the teenage years. Written in a time of social, religious and political controversy, the story moves through some tough adolescent issues with grace. The house? Well, I really wish I could see this house on the Big Screen. Ms Molina walks us through it with respect, adventure and historical charm. I’d also love to read a sequel to learn how our young protagonist, Letty, manages into adulthood. Loved it!

Amazon

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Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2021

A Very Fine House is a refreshing book for anyone wanting to escape the stresses riddled in modern day life. Written from the perspective of a second generation teen, Letty engages you as she walks through her struggles of making sense of a complicated world. Educational, funny, and compelling. A must read!

Amazon

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Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2021

Ms Molina was spot-on in showing how the girls dealt with racial and religious questioning within themselves It was poignant and relatable to school, friendships, crushes, and loyalty among the teens. Showing the turmoil of the times and its individual impacts on the characters was a look back in time. Loved the house. Kept wanting to see more of it. What a wonderful secret to share between the girls. This tale left me wanting to hear more about their futures!

Barnes and Noble

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Nostalgic Look At Adolescence.

One of those wonderful books that takes you to another time and place. With brilliant descriptive writing, we experience the turbulent 1970’s through the eyes of a adolescent girl, when she discovers a old abandon house in her neighborhood. It becomes her refuge to all the political, social and religious questions that are swirling all around her. In the end she realizes the nostalgia of childhood must give way to make room for the future.

Review on Reedsy.com

The book brought back memories of junior high school. I won’t give it away but I loved the ending. It’s called “life” and we all eventually have to learn about it.

Review on Reedsy.com

I relived so much of my youth while reading these pages. Such a great book for all women, young and old.

Nostalgic Look At Adolescence.

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