The fictional stories by Michele Serros are witty, strong, and full of intelligence as she explores her Chicano heritage. She comes to terms with her position as a role model for her people through her fictional stories and experiences. Serros utilizes her cynicism in humorously reminding the reader of the plight of a career path that has taken a detour.
The art of writing provided Serros a form of freedom that she had always wanted that could give her an avenue to air her opinions however controversial they may be to her immediate family members. Serros revisits her youth in this collection as she aspires to be a writer. Her relentless effort to succeed and make a name for herself as a Chicano literature pioneer fuelled her well into her adulthood.
Serros recalls her father repeatedly telling her that despite all the Latino leaders and pioneers in the United States, one thing that often lacked was the stories and recorded history of the Chicano people. As a Mexican, Serros learns to value hard work and always staying diligent and obedient at the workspace.
Despite the collection categorized as fiction, it reads more like a memoir or semi-autobiographical text. The protagonist’s life and experiences resemble Serros’ own life experiences. Let’s Go Mexico explores the insecurities that most Chicano people possess because of the disconnect that exists because of living in a foreign land as opposed to their native land.
Michele Serros' stories are deeply rooted in honesty and sincerity. She attempts to connect more with her Chicano heritage and pride, in hopes that she can inspire and motivate other aspiring writers from minority backgrounds to rise to their best selves. The collection also touches more on sensitive subjects like race and a sense of belonging.
The author uses the protagonist to explore her personal experience with racial discrimination while growing up in a mostly white neighborhood. The fictional stories of Michele Serros give off a sense of accepting one’s heritage and being proud of who and what you represent as an individual or a group.
The collection is categorized into thirteen sections: Special Assembly, Senior Picture Day, First Call, Second Call, The Big Deal, Third Call, Tenth Call, Let's Go Mexico, I Know What You did Last Summer, Twelfth Call, Fourth Thursday in April, Good Parking, The Plaintiff The Poet, and Special Assembly Part 2.
