The Rudy Elmenhurst Story

Why is Julia Alvarez so candid about what Yolanda and the other sisters think and do? What is her purpose for revealing so many intimate thoughts and details about their lives?

A Regular Revolution

 Why do you think Julia Alvarez entitled this chapter a "revolution?" What kind of revolution is going on?

Sandi

What kind of disorder is Sandi struggling with?

Carla

What was the mother's story about Carla's red sneakers suppose to tell us about Carla? What does it reveal about the father's relationship with her?

Yolanda

What is the significance of guavas in the first chapter of this book?

Sofia

What do you think about Sofia's behavior toward her father at the party? Why did she behave this way?