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internationalreads's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, War, Torture, Sexual violence, Rape, Sexism, Pregnancy, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Infidelity, Gun violence, Grief, Death of parent, Death, Confinement, Adult/minor relationship, and Abandonment
jbraith's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Death
theedness's review
challenging
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A very interesting read but I struggled with momentum. As others have noted there are absolutely no names (the only proper noun throughout is Paris), and is almost a guide to the experience of women in the el salvadoran civil war. The story branches and digresses, every character's (always referenced in relation to others) story leads to others they come in to contact with, but the book is centered around the story of an ex combatent on the rebel side and her daughters, one of which was taken from her in the war and the others who she loses and gains throughout the post war peace. Its a beautiful book and the translation is excellent, although I found it hard work I'm so glad I finished it, and got to see the mothers story
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Sexual violence
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