Little Mexican & Other Stories

"Little Mexican & Other Stories" by Aldous Huxley is a compilation of stories from the early 1900s that examines the nature of people, what we go through, and how tricky it is to be human, especially looking at how the storyteller connects with important people, like Uncle Spencer. It will probably appeal to you if you like stories that make you think about the characters and what they are going through. The first story introduces "Uncle Spencer,” whose strong personality and strange way of thinking affect the narrator when he is young. The narrator remembers trips from England to Longres, and Huxley uses these memories to show the reader what the holidays were like. Uncle Spencer is a strange mix of likability, being easily annoyed, and having odd ideas. This beginning prepares the reader for reflections about the past and the effects of family relationships, mixing funny moments with deeper thoughts about how being a child shapes who we become.