Thin Men of Haddam

By C.W. Smith

Book Overview

Set in southwestern New Mexico, "Thin Men of Haddam" deals with the problems of Hispanics trying to make their way in an Anglo world. Orphaned as a child and reared by an Anglo family, Raphael Mendez... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0670700398
• ISBN13: 9780670700394
• Release Date: December 1973
• Publisher: Penguin Adult HC/TR
• Length: 327 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Underappreciated

This beautifully written and underappreciated novel displays a level of empathy for its characters and their motivations (both good and bad) that is rarely seen. It also contains a very realistic portrayal of life along the Texas-Mexico border for the anglos and hispanics that have to try to live together despite the years of misunderstanding and mistrust. The book won awards when first issued, and it deserves to be reissued.