Houston, We Have a Problema by Gwendolyn Zepeda
By Jennifer Coissiere • Jul 31st, 2009 • Category: Book Review 2009 •
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Jessica Luna, like many people in the world, believes in good luck charms and psychics. Though no one can really say whether these things and people are nothing but a hoax, some still swear by it. There is nothing wrong with that, unless you are Jessica in Gwendolyn Zepeda’s Houston, We Have a Problema.
Jessica is a melodramatic, 26 year-old, Mexican, wondering what the cards say is in her future. Each time she returns to Madame Hortensia to get guidance she leaves with information not as clear as a crystal ball. It was not until Madame Hortensia put aside all her charms, that Jessica was able to see what lay ahead in her future. In seeing what she wanted in a job and possibly in a relationship, Jessica grew insight into herself as a person. Did she like who she was? Or would she have to make a drastic change in order to find happiness?
Jessica reminds me of someone near and dear to me. They ask for a person’s input, but do not always hear the words spoken to them. Both Jessica and my love one learn best from their own personal mistakes. They have to have a light bulb moment in order to realize the same flaws they saw in others, they actually possess themselves. Zepeda created a realistic 26 year-old. Her topsy-turvy emotions and decision making skills reminded me of people I have known, including myself. I recommend Houston, We Have a Problem to readers who enjoy multicultural books and a melodramatic character.
Jennifer Coissiere
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Jennifer Coissiere is an aspiring author, a mother, and a wife. She has been reading books as far back as her memory will allow her to remember. She has always used books as an escape from her everyday life. Her passion for words became evident to her English teacher in the eighth grade. Since then Jennifer has been writing non-stop, but it was not until 2006 when she finally realized her passion. She reviews books because she truly loves reading, and wants to spread the word to more than just the people she knows.
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