Mexizona An American Dream edition by Alan A Larson Romance eBooks
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MEXIZONA AN AMERICAN DREAM is an action-packed, suspense, thriller set amidst the current Arizona – Mexico border crisis. It begins with a perilous journey to seek a better life and a spark that builds to an unquenchable flame for two star-crossed lovers torn apart by the values and prejudices of their family and friends. [For Educators & Parents Flesch Reading Ease 85.4/Flesch-Kincaid 2.9]
“Five stars ... a complex story, but ... appropriate for advanced Middle School and High School age.” 12 year-old Avid Reader & Reviewer
“An incredibly impressive debut novel.” - booksarecool.com
"Explosive. Suspenseful. Action-packed. Thrilling. Emotional. Heart-wrenching. ...so realistic that it is scary ..." - The Latina Book Club (Latina Book November Book of the Month)
TOP 10 RATED in KINDLE SUPSENSE.
Mexizona An American Dream edition by Alan A Larson Romance eBooks
I bought this book because I loved Carson's, "The Last Gypsy Princess." "Mexizona" is well written and, as I finished it, I began to see the commonalities between the two novels. The author skillfully portrays the entrenched belief systems that rule an individual's perception of the world and their own place within it. He shows that it's difficult to break through those habitual ideas and, when it finally happens, it's often too little too late. He also shows how these perceptions affect the experiences of others, the cause and effect. In this way, it's very realistic.Mexizona is a story of racism and xenophobia set at the Arizona-Mexico border, with a Romeo and Juliet spin. Until chapter 22, I could not identify a hero or heroine for the story. Racism (also greed, ambition, lack of empathy) is the villain, as manifested in the sheriff, among many others. Sheriff Foster isn't really an evil guy; he's doing what he thinks is right. His teenage daughter, Hannah, and Diego, a young illegal immigrant, are the lead characters.
Carson is so successful in his portrayal of the emotional anguish, conflicts and tragedies caused by racism that, for me, the book was heavy and depressing, pertinent though it may be. Hannah and Diego's story is one of love at first sight. They spend only stolen moments together, so their level of commitment appears immature and unrealistic. The ending is abrupt and, although not so tragic as R&J's, I didn't find it uplifting, either. In the book's description, Carson gives reading-level indicators and, because the novel is making a point, it does seem like a good one for a high school assignment. This appears to be a stand-alone novel, but if he'd planned a sequel, I'd pass, because I read for entertainment, and Mexizona is heart-wrenching.
I'd gladly purchase another Carson novel, though, and will be anticipating the second in the Gypsy Curse Trilogy. Keep writing, Mr. Carson!
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Mexizona An American Dream edition by Alan A Larson Romance eBooks Reviews
Warning you will never forget the powerful main characters of this epic tale! They are separated by the Mexico-Arizona border, and (even more) by their social status. They meet at a soccer match… and fell madly in love. With such a start, one could think that we are heading for a new version of Romeo and Juliet in which the hard desert replaces the streets of Verona. But with a powerful mastery of his art, Alan Larson has infused his characters with a deep humanity and a profound sense of their individual freedom. Instead of whining about the unfair fate that separates them, or being ground by the implacable gears of the social tragedy as in the “Grapes of Wrath”, they reach deep inside themselves and, ported by the power of their love, they decide to do what is right, and revolt against the gods of the Greek tragedy that was cunningly arranged to entice us into entering the story. They are profoundly human, but not because of their weaknesses, but because of their indomitable belief in their freedom to choose, and their capability to change their world. This is the most powerful story you can read to understand what “the pursuit of happiness” means or –more to the point- should mean. Alan Larson is more than a great story teller he is able to touch our souls, and infuse his readers with a deep sense of the responsibility that goes with our freedom. I cannot wait to see the movie!
Okay…I’ve stayed silent far too long on my review of this book. I stumbled across it in July of last year during one of my browsing sessions of 5-star rated books on . After finishing the book I didn't write a review on it because I didn't feel that I could adequately express how deeply the story and its characters touched me. Today, I finished reading this author’s second book, The Last Gypsy Princess, and was thrilled to find that he was able to deliver another brilliant story following this brilliant debut, Mexizona An American Dream. (Just a note here…I’m seeing a common thread for many new authors (OTHER THAN this author) their published debut is fabulous and raved about, however, subsequent publications following their debut fizzle out and disappoint readers who were fans of the first book.)
Well-defined characters are a big deal for me in a book. I’ve read terrible storylines that I would have trashed if it were not for some of the dazzling characters that kept me in it for the long-haul. Luckily for me, I got a captivating story with many emotional twists and turns, AND dazzling characters, as well, in Mexizona.
The book seemed to start out with somewhat of a biased slant in the beginning development of some of its characters. I’m thinking at the time, “hmmmm, this author is just pushing his own political ideas off onto the reader through his story.” Give it a chance though if you have the same perception. As the story progresses, it gradually unfolds objectively from one side of the spectrum to the other—a rather broad scale of political/biased attitudes on illegal immigration at our US/Mexican borders.
The many political and moral issues that surround illegal immigration are brought to light in this book and told in a vibrant, real-life story. With solid character development and gripping results of these characters' actions throughout this story, the reader gets a pretty intimate look at how citizen’s lives are affected on both sides of the border. It’s NOT far-fetched like some may think. If you’re going to low-star the book, make sure to do a little homework first to see what it’s really like for those of us Americans who live just north of the US/Mexican border. For instance, I am Caucasian, was born in the U.S., and am personally living within the real-life world of illegal immigration on the American side. (I’ll get to that in the next paragraph.) Quick note here too--not sure if it matters, but although I have mixed feelings about illegal immigration, I still try to look at the issues as objectively as possible. I like to think more for myself rather than follow along with the biased beliefs/opinions of others on either extreme ends of the political spectrum.
For the one-star reviewer(s)...Don’t knock it if you haven’t tried it. I live in a rather affluent area in southern California, just several miles north of the Mexican border. Our schools and neighborhoods are filled with Spanish-speaking children and families. The student population is mixed with both poor Mexican immigrants and some of the richest of the rich (mainly Caucasian) in southern California. The immigrants, whether legal or illegal, all live and work together for the “whole” of their family AND community. They send their meager wages earned from back-breaking labor to their less fortunate family members in Mexico. As they send their earnings south, they still have to pay U.S. tax dollars, which we all know supports the costs to run our American public school system, the costs for county/city travel infrastructure, which by the way, they do more walking and bike-riding on than trouncing with a long daily auto commute. Also, their taxes contribute to disability and social security benefits for American-born citizens. I’m not saying that ALL illegal immigrants pay taxes, as not all of them are able to obtain the paperwork needed to work legally in the US. But then to be fair with that argument, not all American-born citizens “honestly” pay their taxes.
Perhaps that was a little too verbose for this book review!? But...I really feel passionate about this book, as it touches on many of the complex and moral issues surrounding illegal immigration, and it is done so in a well-written, true to life, captivating story.
I bought this book because I loved Carson's, "The Last Gypsy Princess." "Mexizona" is well written and, as I finished it, I began to see the commonalities between the two novels. The author skillfully portrays the entrenched belief systems that rule an individual's perception of the world and their own place within it. He shows that it's difficult to break through those habitual ideas and, when it finally happens, it's often too little too late. He also shows how these perceptions affect the experiences of others, the cause and effect. In this way, it's very realistic.
Mexizona is a story of racism and xenophobia set at the Arizona-Mexico border, with a Romeo and Juliet spin. Until chapter 22, I could not identify a hero or heroine for the story. Racism (also greed, ambition, lack of empathy) is the villain, as manifested in the sheriff, among many others. Sheriff Foster isn't really an evil guy; he's doing what he thinks is right. His teenage daughter, Hannah, and Diego, a young illegal immigrant, are the lead characters.
Carson is so successful in his portrayal of the emotional anguish, conflicts and tragedies caused by racism that, for me, the book was heavy and depressing, pertinent though it may be. Hannah and Diego's story is one of love at first sight. They spend only stolen moments together, so their level of commitment appears immature and unrealistic. The ending is abrupt and, although not so tragic as R&J's, I didn't find it uplifting, either. In the book's description, Carson gives reading-level indicators and, because the novel is making a point, it does seem like a good one for a high school assignment. This appears to be a stand-alone novel, but if he'd planned a sequel, I'd pass, because I read for entertainment, and Mexizona is heart-wrenching.
I'd gladly purchase another Carson novel, though, and will be anticipating the second in the Gypsy Curse Trilogy. Keep writing, Mr. Carson!
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