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You'd think a knife in the ribs would be the end of things, but for Chuy, that's what it takes to make his life interesting. He finally sees that people love him, faces the consequences of his actions, and even stumbles upon what may be true love. A funny, touching, and wholly original story... read more

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Memorable Quotes

  • “I could never used a word like 'love' for a homie, but that's the kind of language I had in my heart.”
    Chuy

First Sentence

WHEN YOU'RE an ordinary-looking guy, even feo, you got to suck it up and do your best.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 (1)
Chapter 2 (16)
Chapter 3 (32)
Chapter 4 (49)
Chapter 5 (66)
Chapter 6 (83)
Chapter 7 (98)
Chapter 8 (116)
Chapter 9 (134)
Chapter 10 (145)

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  1. Gary Soto (Author)
 

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