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‘Mexican High’: Immersion into the steamy cityPosted on Thu, Jun. 26, 2008By Kris Liaugminas Mila Marquez has spent her childhood bouncing around the world with her diplomat mother. After finally establishing herself at her high school in Yet unbeknownst to Mila, her mother has other plans for her daughter’s last year of high school. After her mother is offered a promotion at the Embassy in Mila is sent to study at an international school for the children of In a society that offers the children of the wealthy unlimited freedoms, Mila finds herself drawn into a new world of drugs, drinking, fashion, and the political scandals that affect her classmates’ families. Exposed to the inequality among citizens in this chaotic country, she quickly comes to realize the contradiction that surrounds life in Laden with sex, drugs and rock and roll, Mexican High is a perfect read for the summertime. Liza Monroy presents us with a memorable narrative that is full of life, riveting in its drama, visually sumptuous and detailed. Additionally, like Mila, author Monroy is the daughter of a U.S. Foreign Service Officer and spent her high school years attending an international school in This is perhaps the greatest asset of the novel, as Monroy essentially becomes our tour-guide through one of the largest cities in the world while aptly capturing the uncertainty and excitement of the teenage years with her incredible protagonist, Mila. Heart-wrenching and captivating, the novel is sure to be talked about this summer. Comments
Kris' review captures the heart and soul of this exciting debut novel.
MEXICAN HIGH reveals the world of contrasts, conflicts and adventures of a U.S. teenager in Mexico City. Monroy's novel brings to life the vibrant sights and sounds of Mexico through the eyes of Mila, a high school senior. With her we discover the realities of a country embued with a mystic Mayan past, jolting with the excesses of unrestrained, restless modern youth. You won't be able to put this book down! Highly recommended.
said Jeni Anne at 26-Jun-08 11:11 PM
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I'm already planning a trip to Mexico to experience some of the adventures in this book - searching for peyote, the great beaches and...enjoying "La Vida Loca"...a real hot read.
said Mario D. at 26-Jun-08 11:13 PM
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What a terrific debut novel! I couldn't put it down..a great detailed look at what it means to be a teenager in a different cultural setting - adapting and making the best of it. Monroy's descriptive passages of life in Mexico are first rate!
said Lori at 19-Aug-08 10:02 PM
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