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Article: Mujica, Barbara. Frida.(Book Review)(Young Adult Review)(Brief Article)
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- May 1, 2002
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Plume. 366p. c2001. 0-452-28303-5. $14.00 A
An excellent piece of writing, this fictional biography of the famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo will be most enjoyed by those who have an interest in her art, her famous husband, Diego Rivera, and Mexican culture and atmosphere in the early 20th century. Frida's story is told through the eyes of her younger sister, Cristina, who loves her but is also jealous of her and later has an affair with her husband Diego. Cristina takes us from Frida's childhood to her death, painting a fascinating portrait of the tortured life she led. Frida's life was filled with physical problems that only worsened as she grew older and ...