46 pages • 1 hour read
Catherine Ryan HydeHave You Seen Luis Velez?
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Have You Seen Luis Velez? by Catherine Ryan Hyde follows biracial teenager Raymond Jaffe as he helps Millie Gutermann, a blind 92-year-old widow, search for her missing caretaker, Luis Velez. Through his quest, Raymond forms a deep bond with Millie, faces personal challenges, and grows in understanding and empathy while navigating significant life changes in present-day New York City. The novel involves a courtroom description of a fatal shooting.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Have You Seen Luis Velez? by Catherine Ryan Hyde is a touching and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of loneliness, friendship, and the impact of kindness. Readers appreciate its emotional depth and compelling characters, though some find the plot predictable. The author’s writing style is praised for its simplicity and accessibility, making it an engaging read.
Who Should Read Have You Seen Luis Velez??
Readers who enjoy poignant, character-driven stories of human connection and kindness will cherish Have You Seen Luis Velez? by Catherine Ryan Hyde. It's ideal for fans of Rachel Joyce's The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and Fredrik Backman's A Man Called Ove, focusing on intergenerational friendship and personal growth.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Emotions/Behavior: Hope
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Relationships: Friendship
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman