Fernanda Marquez, a famous writer and essayist, has written some very interesting books about love and ethnicity, and her latest book is titled: A Novel of Love and Friendship Among the Indians of New Mexico. This novel is a historical love story that showcases the cultural differences among various cultures in the United States of A, as Fernanda Marquez chronicles how she discovered her true identity as a Hispanic woman while in the midst of her love for another Hispanic woman, Ana Elena. The novel explores questions such as: what does it mean to be a Hispanic woman, what is the difference between being American and becoming Hispanic, and how are the different cultures related to each other?
I enjoyed reading this book because as a person who loves history and culture, I always wanted to know what was going on during the time that Fernanda Marquez was writing this. It is a great way to put all of the details into the context of a historical romance, where you can see how the relationship developed from just friendship to love, how they met, how they fell in love, how their families affected their marriage, and what happened after the marriage. The characters in the book are not stereotypical Hispanic women, but instead, they are normal, modern women who happen to have a Hispanic heritage. This helps to make it more interesting to read because you learn so much about each character without forcing you to stereotype them. Marquez successfully uses her unique style to bring history and culture to a contemporary setting.
Overall, this is a very good read because it provides insights into marriage and love. It also shows how a friendship blossoms into love and then eventually into a lifelong commitment. I recommend A Novel of Love and Friendship Amongst the Indians of New Mexico to anyone who enjoys historical romance and wants to learn about how love developed between two people in a multicultural setting. It also would make a great read with your children. If you love history and culture, you will enjoy reading about it in this exciting genre.