In his debut novel, set in dusty California town, Martinez employees a series of compelling, frequently troubling vignettes to illuminate a Mexican american boy’s coming of age. it’s not easy for Manuel Hernandez to discover his place in the world, especially when he is constantly bombarded with the hardships of his poor and woefully dysfunctional family. this book story is very good you want to must read it it is very good book you feel very happy after reading this book and thank you for reading my review.