Bless Me, Ultima Chapters 1-7

After reading seven chapters of Rudolfo Anaya's Bless Me, Ultima I am content. I'm not quite hooked yet, but I am content. This book reminds me of The Giver by Lois Lowry. The protagonist Antonio seems to be the closest to the mystical matriarch Ultima. When Antonio was born his fate was witheld by Ultima. I think that is because he will grow up to be neither a farmer or a cowboy.   My prediction for the conclusion of the book is that Toni will take over the position of grand wizard or whatever Ultima is once Ultima dies. I also think that the family will move to California in search of jobs and open spaces. Unlike my fellow students I do not hate the Spanish used throughout the book. It's not hard to understand the little phrases when your context clues are used. It was harder to read A Clockwork Orange than this (It was also hard to watch, but that's another story). The Spanish actually makes the book better. It seems like the the language will drop off after Antonio starts learning more English in school and the family moves to California. I also like the magical parts in the story it makes anything possible for Antonio and his family! I can't wait to read what happens next in the story.