This book was fascinating to me. And I am not sure why. I loved the homey feel of it. It was the kind of book you want to curl up with on a wintry day; it was whimsical and exotic. It made you feel warm. I want to draw lines of comparison to Like Water for Chocolate, but this was WAY better. I like the personal, political and working struggles of these families. I did really like it, although I felt that the character transition was a little maddening at times. Tia this, and Tio that... it was sometimes harrowing to follow. I wish I spent more time studying the family tree in the beginning of the book.I truly did love the old photos at the beginning of each chapter. I developed a habit of studying the pictures before and after each of them. It was one of the most endearing parts of the book.
What do You think about Eccentric Neighborhoods (1999)?