Accidental Love
- Author Gary Soto
- Narrator Barrie Kreinik
- Publisher Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date 1 May 2013
- Run Time 3 hours and 45 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Children’s / Teenage fiction: General fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories – Romance, love or friendship, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Dating, relationships, romance and love.
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What to expect
It all starts when Marisa picks up the wrong cell phone. When she returns it to Rene, she feels curiously drawn to him. But Marisa and Rene aren't exactly a match made in heaven. For one thing, Marisa is a chola; she's a lot of girl, and she's not ashamed of it. Skinny Rene gangles like a sackful of elbows and wears a calculator on his belt. In other words, he's a geek. So why can't Marisa stay away from him?
Critics Review
u201cSoto accurately depicts popularity and stereotypes in high school while conveying a melting pot of cultures. The teensu2019 struggles shine through with simplicity and authenticity. Sotou2026successfully bridges gender and cultural issues that affect teens.u201d
u201cSoto deepens this gentle romance between opposites with subtle, authentic glimpses of an uncertain world, where adults donu2019t always provide protection and nurturing. With humor and insight, he creates memorable, likable characters in Marisa and Rene, who find support and love by valuing authenticity and sweetness over cool.u201d
u201c[A] warmhearted, humorous novelu2026Itu2019s hard not to like spunky Marisa and appreciate the fresh point of view she brings.u201d
u201cSoto remains true to his community, painting a picture of Marisau2019s family, school, and neighborhood and interspersing Spanish language throughout this realistic romance between two young narrators learning to define themselves.u201d
| Author | Gary Soto |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Barrie Kreinik |
| Duration | 3 hours and 45 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9781482100600 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | Blackstone Publishing |
| Genre | Children’s / Teenage fiction: General fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories – Romance, love or friendship, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Places and peoples, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Dating, relationships, romance and love |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE, US |
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