Liliana Heker gives the reader a lot to think about in the short story “The Stolen Party.”
Rosaura’s dream to fit in with her wealthy friend’s family and life is crushed. Rosaura’s
mother is proved right, but is sadder because of this. Is the lesson of this heart
wrenching tale “Don’t dream big?” Perhaps. Or it may be the kind of story where there
is no easy lesson to learn. Instead, it might be a reminder that it hurts to be used by
others.