Bless Me, Ultima (Cliffs Notes) [Paperback]

Ruben O. Martinez (Author)

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Publication Date: January 31, 2003 | Series: Cliffs Notes

This fascinating and mystical novel follows the sociopsychological maturation of a Chicano boy in New Mexico in the 1940s. A story pitting good against evil, Catholic beliefs against the "old ways," and education against the gift of intuition, it ends with acceptance and new life challenges.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 72 pages
• Publisher: Cliffs Notes (January 31, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764538128
• ISBN-13: 978-0764538124
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.1 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,044,184 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The carp, the goddess, who's "she", la Grande..., November 29, 2004

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Acerbus Gelu "[~Whillen~]" (Fantasyland, Terramedius) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bless Me, Ultima (Cliffs Notes) (Paperback)

Recently, I've had the chance to read this novel through an english class which has brought out many new perspectives within the novel. This novel shows the importance of family and the balance and equality between life. The conflict with the Marez and Luna can be referred to a "Romeo/Juliet" Shakespearian drama. One of the good aspects of the book that I found was interesting engough was the mockingbirds that kept on appearing within and between the lines of the text. Well, that's all folks. Also, to help you with the understanding of the text would be to discuss and ask questions with fellow classmates or family members. *sparknotes.com may help too.... (^_^)

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The book was good. I like it., April 15, 1998

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Lindy Merrill([e-mail]) (Beaumont, Texas, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bless Me, Ultima (Cliffs Notes) (Paperback)

The book was over all o quality piece of work. I like it because it deals with the challenges and questions of a yong person like myself. I find myself asking the same questions as Antonio. Also, the plot was relatively interesting and it keeps the reader going most of the time. The descriptions of the Western United States make me want to be there. I love the fact that Ultima saved Antonio's life. Although it was a good book, I cannot give it a 10 because some sections do not keep the reader going on his own will.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Absolutly Great Book, July 11, 2003

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Teresa (Orange Grove,Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bless Me, Ultima (Cliffs Notes) (Paperback)

Bless Me Ultima was a wonderful book. I loved the fact that the author possesed so much talent to put such a vivid picture in my mind. There never was a dull or boring moment in the book. I was captured by the tale of a young boy from New Mexico. I absolutly adore this book it was well worth reading.