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acmarinho3's review against another edition
4.0
Somos a força.
Somos mais do que pensamos ser.
É maravilhoso ver o percurso de cada uma destas mulheres, perceber o que as une e qual o impacto das suas escolhas. No entanto, senti que faltou algo ao livro para receber a classificação de cinco estrelas.
Somos mais do que pensamos ser.
É maravilhoso ver o percurso de cada uma destas mulheres, perceber o que as une e qual o impacto das suas escolhas. No entanto, senti que faltou algo ao livro para receber a classificação de cinco estrelas.
femmefatigue's review against another edition
5.0
This was stupidly good and now I'm crying in the middle of the night after finishing it. Just, incredibly well written, the plot was really well put together, the way the stories interlinked. It was just so beautiful and sad and everything I'd want to be able to write in a novel, but would never be able to. The prose are so simple but poignant and it's feminist in a way that's painfully relatable. It was just a ridiculously good book and I'm sort of sad to leave the characters because I just want to be with them for longer. Definitely going onto my favourites book pile.
michaelpdonley's review against another edition
3.0
Cuba, El Salvador, Mexico, and America intersect in this story of immigration and struggle, following women from the late 19th century until today. The salt in the title refers to the salt of the ocean and also the salt of tears and sweat. An interesting tidbit is that Les Miserables and Victor Hugo play an important part in the book, and I just finished that epic story. Didn’t see that coming.
ms_jo's review against another edition
4.0
I loved reading this. A range of characters, spanning history, so it was insightful but also heartbreaking in how their stories draw on really painful histories of colonialism and ‘the Americas.’
Each character was really engaging but powerful to think about how the themes of drug addiction, treatment of refugees, etc. also demonstrate brutal realities of our world, history and present day US.
Each character was really engaging but powerful to think about how the themes of drug addiction, treatment of refugees, etc. also demonstrate brutal realities of our world, history and present day US.
adinadwd's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars
I usually love stories surrounding family drama and intergenerational story telling. I liked the idea of this novel, but the execution felt poor. Even though this was a short book, I struggled trying to finish it.
The way the different POVs and timelines were written felt disjointed. I had to keep flipping back and it was hard to keep track of. There were also some parts that I just didn't understand the purpose of (ex; Carmen breaking and entering and finding a panther in her neighbor's house). There were so many different characters in this and since the novel was so short, there was no depth. I wish they were explored a lot more.
There were many important topics covered in the book, but I'm not understanding why Gloria and Ana's story was included in this. It felt like they were essentially used as plot devices.
I usually love stories surrounding family drama and intergenerational story telling. I liked the idea of this novel, but the execution felt poor. Even though this was a short book, I struggled trying to finish it.
The way the different POVs and timelines were written felt disjointed. I had to keep flipping back and it was hard to keep track of. There were also some parts that I just didn't understand the purpose of (ex; Carmen breaking and entering and finding a panther in her neighbor's house). There were so many different characters in this and since the novel was so short, there was no depth. I wish they were explored a lot more.
There were many important topics covered in the book, but I'm not understanding why Gloria and Ana's story was included in this. It felt like they were essentially used as plot devices.
mari1532's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I have an e-copy of this book, but I listened to the audiobook through my library with Libby.
Summary: Carmen is a Cuban woman who immigrated to the United States. As her daughter, Jeanette begins to desire more knowledge about her family, Carmen struggles with what she left behind. However, the reflections about her past become all the more difficult as Jeanette begins to age and experience difficulties.
Thoughts: Garcia's writing was beautiful and evoked emotion throughout the story. Interweaving time and perspective we learn about Carmen both from her perspective as well as those of her daughter Jeanette and the young girl that Jeanette takes in when her mother is picked up by ICE. The focus on the choices that people make and the unintended consequences of those decisions is beautifully examined throughout the book.
This was an emotional read, but well worth it. I would highly recommend it.
Summary: Carmen is a Cuban woman who immigrated to the United States. As her daughter, Jeanette begins to desire more knowledge about her family, Carmen struggles with what she left behind. However, the reflections about her past become all the more difficult as Jeanette begins to age and experience difficulties.
Thoughts: Garcia's writing was beautiful and evoked emotion throughout the story. Interweaving time and perspective we learn about Carmen both from her perspective as well as those of her daughter Jeanette and the young girl that Jeanette takes in when her mother is picked up by ICE. The focus on the choices that people make and the unintended consequences of those decisions is beautifully examined throughout the book.
This was an emotional read, but well worth it. I would highly recommend it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Cancer, Death, Drug abuse, Racism, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Colonisation, Classism, and Deportation
jackgoss's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Deportation
Moderate: Alcoholism and Sexual assault
rainbowspacewitch's review against another edition
I don't remember exactly why, but I remember I wasn't enjoying it. I was going to try again, but you know what? I have plenty of other books I'd like to read first
mikaela_martinez's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The connection between all these women. They suffer and live life differently yet I felt deeply sorry for everything they had to endure.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Deportation
Minor: Domestic abuse