Download The Hummingbird's Daughter: A Novel Audiobook (Unabridged)

" I loved this book. It is beautifully written, almost poetry. And funny, too. The main character Terisita is honest to her calling in life, even when it was difficult. I love everything about Mexico, but anyone would enjoy this book. Also my first book read on my iPad! "

" What a great novel! With this book's emphasis on Mexican folklore and history, its themes of faith, suffering, sainthood, and social inequalities, and its use of magic realism, I couldn't wait for the evenings when I'd have time to read it again. Once in a while, the writing would seem to slow down and drag a little, but not for long. My favorite quote from the protagonist, said while cleaning a child's infected wounds: "This isn't disgusting. Allowing an orphan to suffer is disgusting." Can't wait to get started on Queen of America. "

" I found this book very enticing at first but thought it wrapped up too quickly, in confusion. All the same, Urrea is a masterful writer and his work was clearly well-researched. "

" Another great book! don;t know about the magical realism - seemed more like a straightforward description of miraculous occurences... would love to know more about what happened to her after the book ended... "

" loved his writing style! He is especially gifted in the metaphors he creates! wonderful! "

" This took me a little time to get into, but once I did, I loved the ride! "

" One of the best books I've read in a long time. Epic (and true????). Fantastic story telling, humor, and theme. "

" An evocative, expressionist sort of portrait of life in pre-revolution Mexico, based on the life of a real woman. I don't usually get into fiction, but picked this up for some reason and couldn't put it down. Perhaps because the characters are so vivid, and the images so rich. "

" A fantastic novel, made even more fantastic because it is apparently more or less based on a true story. The story of miracles, magic, love, life, and death in Revolutionary Mexico. If you like the "magic realism" style of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, you'll love this book. "

" There were parts of the book I would get caught up in and love the storyline and then there were other parts that I found somewhat boring/difficult to get through. I didn't love it as much as I thought I would. "

" I have never read anything like this. I think the thing I enjoyed the very most was the transformation of the characters. I loved the relationship between the father and the daughter and the tenderness and loyalty there. Just a warning, there are some explicit details. "

" This book surprised me because I have never heard of this author before, but I loved it. Such a good story. "

" Epic tale - incredible story. "

" Loved the other book by this author so I tried this one.... Confused with storyline at times, but really an interesting fiction. learned alot about mexico, spanish culture. recommended by my brother. "

" Just finished this on audio - Library2go download - read by the author. Historical fiction set in Mexico just before the Mexican revolution. Audiobook includes the additional material from the book - interviews with the author, etc. "

" one part marquez, one part mcmurtry: a very well told story. hints of the fantastical in it. "

" This immediately went to my top 10 list. The combination of struggle, ethnography and pure spirituality was more than inspiring. It was heart-opening and made me want to love God. His descriptions on Northern Mexico in the late 19th century make the American Wild West seem tame in comparison. "

" Sooooooo good. You'll have to stick with it past 100 pages, and you'll be captivated. It takes place in Mexico, turn of the century. My favorite book in the last 3 years. "

" This book was a beautiful story of how a girl in Mexico becomes a saint, whether she wants to or not... "

" De mis libros favoritos! Inolvidable!!! "

" This book was the all of SF book club read and it was entertaining but easy to put down...it took me a LOOOONG time to finish this. "