Like a lot of South American literature, this book is sweet and sad, and ultimately redeeming. I like the way that it seems like South American literature - Jorge Amado, Laura Esquivel, and Escandon - seems to tell you that it's alright to do things others might even consider crazy - sometimes it's inspiration, sometimes there's more to the story, and you should never be afraid to expect a miracle. It's like they continue to have hope that the rest of the Western world often lacks. Which is why it's appropriate to say that in THIS review, I suppose, since that's what Esperanza means - hope.

loved it! ( )