Henríquez, Cristina: *1977

The Book of Unknown Americans, 2014 - Language/Style

  • English Language Level: Intermediate
    • Vocabulary – Mostly everyday words with a few Spanish terms that are easy to understand from context.

      Sentence Structure – The sentences are generally short and straightforward.

      Narrative Style – Multiple first-person narrators add some challenge but remain conversational.

      Themes – The Ideas are emotionally deep but expressed in clear, accessible language.

  • The language is mostly clear and modern, but the multiple narrators, emotional themes, and occasional Spanish require more than basic English comprehension.