56 pages • 1 hour read
Francisco CantúThe Line Becomes a River: Dispatches from the Border
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2018A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Francisco Cantú’s The Line Becomes a River combines gripping memoir and insightful social critique. The author's personal narrative as a border patrol agent provides a unique perspective on immigration issues. Readers praise its compelling storytelling and emotional depth, though some criticize its lack of diverse viewpoints. Overall, it offers a poignant, thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read The Line Becomes a River?
Readers who appreciate The Line Becomes a River by Francisco Cantú are often interested in border issues, personal memoirs, and sociopolitical studies. Fans of books like The Devil’s Highway by Luis Alberto Urrea or Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates will likely find this work compelling.
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