47 pages • 1 hour read
Kali Fajardo-AnstineWoman of Light
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Woman of Light by Kali Fajardo-Anstine, the story centers on Luz "Little Light" Lopez, a young clairvoyant, and spans multiple decades of the 20th century. Luz and her family, of Mexican, Pueblo, and European heritage, battle against racial and economic oppression while enduring personal trials including police harassment, alcohol addiction, and family separation. Topics include alcohol addiction; anti-gay bias; racism and racist violence; sexual advances toward a minor; sexual assault; forced abortion; and stillbirth.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Kali Fajardo-Anstine's Woman of Light has been praised for its evocative prose and rich cultural tapestry, bringing the stories of a Chicano family to life with vibrancy. However, some critics note that its complex narrative structure can be challenging to follow. Overall, it's a compelling tale of heritage and resilience.
Who Should Read Woman of Light?
Readers who cherish multi-generational, culturally rich narratives like Isabel Allende’s The House of the Spirits or Gabriel García Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude will be captivated by Kali Fajardo-Anstine’s Woman of Light. Lovers of strong female leads, historical settings, and Latino heritage will find this novel deeply engaging.