Into the Beautiful North: A Novel Audiobook (Unabridged)

" This man writes so beautifully that I can't put the book down. There are hard parts - the grinding poverty of Mexico is shown with no sugar coating. But the beauty, the hope, the humor outshine the hard stuff and fills my heart. Urrea is a genius. "

" Interesting plot and characters written from the point of view of Mexicans crossing over into the U.S. illegally. Covered how they got into the U.S. and their experiences while here. This is one of the selections for the One Book, One San Diego that my book club is reading. Author is from Tijuana and San Diego. "

" After watching "the Magnificent Seven", some teenage Mexican girls decide to go to the US and find some tough Mexicans to come back and defend their town from the drug cartel. One of the girls also wants to find her father. "

" After loving The Hummingbird's Daughter, this was not the epic I was hoping for...but after living in Mexico for five years, I totally felt as if I were in the story. Character development is excellent. For the most part, I enjoyed the book, but it was a light and easy read. Somehow, I expected more of Luis. Maybe next time. "

" i really liked the quest aspect of this story. and there were some very very funny anecdotes. i wish that i knew how to spanish pronunciations. "

" Great read! A takeoff on the Seven Samurai, with excellent descriptions of the problems in Mexico, and the incredible hardiness and courage of immigrants. "

" I loved this book - great characters, offbeat humor and a fascinating view of the US from a different perspective, and some thought-provoking passages about the meaning of home. "

" Although this one took me a while to get into, it was a beautiful story, the characters truly alive and before me. I highly recommend this one. He is a master story teller. "

" What a beautiful, unique paen to modern Mexican culture. It is heartening to read such an honest portrayal of a county and a people who suffer from unfair stereotypes within and outside their own county. I will not soon forget Tia Irma, Atomiko, Tacho and the girlfriends. "

" I wasn't thrilled. This book won the Galveston Reads contest for 2011 and I can't say I agree with them. "

" Really enjoyed this book...same genre as Brief But Wonderous Life of Oscar Wao (Spanglish, coming of age, traditional Hispanic culture). Good read for everyone who lives in San Diego. Local spots mentioned. "

" A wonderfully written tale of current day Mexico and America, and the intersection between us. Not always pretty, but funny and real. "

" One of the most thought-provoking, human books on immigration. Beautifully written. "

" This book is fantastic... Beautiful imagery and characters. I could not put it down. "

" All the characters in this book were so likable and I found myself rooting for them to the very end! A quick read, too. "

" The story of the magnificent seven inspires a young Mexican girl to save her community. "

" Enjoyable, entertaining, and easy to read- The intense situations and settings are shaded with humor, and the characters are likeable and offbeat. "

" An enjoyable read. In fact a book I didn't want to put down. I only gave it three stars because I feel Urrea ended it abruptly. He should have worked out Neyali's conflict with her father. "

" Very good book that gives the reader perspective on the trials of immigrants. "

" Wonderful, satisfying novel about strong women on an important mission. "

" A clever, funny romp through the immigrant experience...Urrea is a wonderful writer! "

" I loved this story about a courage, adventure on the road, and home. Highly recommend. "

" I LOVE THIS NOVEL. (More coherent review to come.) "

" By far the best book I've read in a very long time. The characters, setting, plot -- EVERYTHING -- was captivating and carried me away on a quest with Nayeli and her unlikely companions. "

" This would make a great movie too. I enjoyed this book very much as I have all of Urrea's that I have read. "

" This book was neither as beautifully written nor compelling as The Hummingbird's Daughter. The best part of the book was how current it is regarding border issues, but that was still dealt with a little superficially. "

" Not bad--read a little like YA. Probably wouldn't have chosen it for myself, but it's a book club selection. Characters were a little unbelievable, but the disparity between Mexico and the United States is real, and I think that was the point. "

" So original, creative, sobering in some parts. Good social commentary, patriotic epic, and cultural introspective. Excellent characters and unique plot. "

" I had to try this story a second time to see its humor and its heart. "