55 pages 1 hour read

Kirstin Valdez Quade

Night at the Fiestas

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2015

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Night at the Fiestas by Kirstin Valdez Quade impresses with rich, evocative prose and well-developed characters, capturing the complexities of family and cultural identity. Positive reviews highlight her storytelling prowess. However, some critics note a tendency towards bleakness and occasional predictability in plotlines. Overall, a compelling and thought-provoking collection.

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Who Should Read Night at the Fiestas?

Readers who cherish emotionally rich, character-driven tales set in the American Southwest will love Kirstin Valdez Quade’s Night at the Fiestas. Fans of Flannery O'Connor's A Good Man is Hard to Find and Annie Proulx's Close Range: Wyoming Stories will appreciate Quade's exploration of family, faith, and cultural identity.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Forgiveness
Identity: Femininity
Identity: Race
Genre
Latin American Literature
American Literature
Modern Classic Fiction