Luis Alberto UrreaLiterary Fiction · Fiction·b. 1955
Queen of America
Synopsis
This novel follows the extraordinary journey of Teresita Urrea, a young woman who becomes a folk saint and revolutionary icon in late 19th and early 20th century Mexico and the American Southwest. As the Mexican Revolution ignites, Teresita's spiritual powers and political influence grow, drawing her into the heart of a tumultuous era. Her story intertwines with the lives of rebels, refugees, and ordinary people caught in the crosscurrents of history.
How it reads
Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (1)
Violence