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svangleboyer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Clap When You Land follows the story of two sisters, Camino and Yahaira, who have never actually yet. After the tragic death of their father, both girls learn that the other exists. As the novel progresses, we see what a normal day in the life of both girls looks like, how their experience and deal with their grief, and their first actual meeting.
I really enjoyed how the author dealt with such a difficult topic as grief with a deft hand. Having lost my mother to cancer, I really related to how each girl was feeling.
I also loved learning more about the Dominican Republic culture because it isn't one that I have read a lot of. I enjoyed seeing the differences between both Dominican Republic and US customs especially in terms of a funeral.
Finally, I absolutely adored the focus on family and creating bonds. I was definitely teared up watching Camino's aunt and Yahaira's mother as they see each other again and seeing Camino and Yahaira's mother begin to form bonds and get to know each other. You could really feel the awkward moments and the feeling of resentment experienced by the various characters.
Clap When You Land is a truly wonderful masterpiece and one of the best books involving grief that I have read. I highly recommend this to everyone!!
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault
mindfullybritt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Moderate: Death of parent and Sexual assault
ilovetoreadsomuch1234's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Stalking, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Infidelity and Abandonment
robinie142's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Minor: Stalking, Cancer, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Pregnancy, and Sexual assault
annemarco's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
lanternhillbooks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual assault
_p0ssum_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Death, Sexual harassment, and Stalking
jaysaysnope's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Moderate: Sexual assault and Stalking
Minor: Sexual harassment
olive_lol's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Sexual assault, Death of parent, Grief, Sexual harassment, and Stalking
Moderate: Death
Minor: Cursing, Pregnancy, and Cancer
taylorsevalia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Pregnancy, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Stalking, and Classism
Minor: Trafficking, Child death, and Violence