43 pages 1 hour read

Javier Zamora

Solito

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2022

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Reviews & Readership

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Solito by Javier Zamora compellingly narrates a harrowing journey of migration from El Salvador to the United States through a child's eyes. Critics praise its vivid storytelling and emotional depth. However, some note uneven pacing. Overall, it's lauded for shedding light on the migrant experience with authenticity and compassion.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Solito?

Readers interested in immigration stories, personal memoirs, and coming-of-age narratives will enjoy Javier Zamora's Solito. Fans of works like The Distance Between Us by Reyna Grande and Enrique's Journey by Sonia Nazario will find compelling, heartfelt accounts of resilience and identity in Zamora's journey.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics
Immigration / Refugee
Race / Racism
Social Justice
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance
Emotions/Behavior: Hope
Society: Immigration
Genre
Biography