Buried Onions

I'm not sure why I'm putting this on the children's shelf. If I had discovered the book differently, I doubt it would have occurred to me that this is a YA book. The book is bleak, unrelenting, and beautifully written. In the first person, the narrator's language at times seems too lofty for his char......more

Eddie lives in a tired barrio, filled with gang violence and poverty. However, he dreams of getting out. He’s working to keep himself on the path that will hopefully one day take him out of his situation. Just when he gets a good job with Mr. Stiles, who trusts him, Mr. Stiles’ car gets stolen and E......more

2/12/05 Buried Onions by Gary Soto The three strongest elements of this book are voice, setting, and character interractions. The book is written in the first person. The narrator/protagonist narrates with an amazingly poetic voice which is almost incredulous considering his upbringing, but somehow wo......more

A beautiful, sorrowful book. The main character, Eddie, tries his hardest to be responsible and honest, and tries to form relationships with mentors like his mom, a client, and his park’s coach. They all let him down in some way. This story is heartbreaking, as we see Eddie attempt to climb his way......more

I think that this book provided a serious look on the struggles of some monorities in a crime-infested city. It was very realistic and everything seems to flow in the story. The only thing that seems odd or missing was a happy ending, but that's what gives this book a realistic feeling because somet......more