Latino Boom: An Anthology of U.S. Latino Literature

i think this anthology is great. i used it in class and was very insightful. my only problem is that the thematic organization of material makes it hard to navigate

It's got a lovely cover, doesn't it? The anthology renders a complex period bravely accessible, while steering admirably clear in its conception of such things as over-simplification and easy polemic. The approach is deeply pedagogical and literary, with careful outlines of various schools of reception, and detailed engagement with such questions as revolve today around narrative and autobiography, just to name a few. There is throughout a very native, deeply polyglot sense for this literature's often hybrid, heterogeneous origins and currents. As such, it is also a collection with a very real social conscience, and obviously unafraid to grapple with issues of cultural and historical context (there are wonderful, detailed maps and admirably unflinching, politically objective timelines detailing various U.S. invasions throughout the years, and so on). Needless to say, however, the literary is nowhere sacrificed purely to questions of mere politics. All in all, a highly original, and admirably-contextualized compilation. Clearly an indispensable volume not only for teachers, but for anyone concerned for the future of literature in the 21st century. There will no doubt be much more to come (provided, of course, we are to survive to some day read about it, and in places other than the NRTBR).

My brother took a class in which he was assigned this book, and he loved it so much, he got me a copy for my birthday. Let me just say that I normally can be too critical and rarely give out great reviews, but this is an incredible book by some of the best Latino authors. The stories are captivating and go beyond stereotypes. I'd recommend this book to anybody.

This compendium of contemporary Latino literature offers fresh perspectives of Latino culture. The rich variety of genres included combined with a unique themed approach makes it accessible for scholars and interesting to the casual reader as well. A must-read for anyone interested in Latino culture. Well done.

I just took a literature course where the instructor assigned this book. Awesome, all around. I knew nothing about Latinos before this course, but now I feel like I know so much more about them and my friends.