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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
I really enjoyed the first 70% and then it kinda felt stuck and droned on and there was this twist that felt rushed and then the end. Overall a cute book.
Content Warnings
Minor: Miscarriage, Sexual assault
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Just finished DEAR HAITI, LOVE ALAINE after slow walking the last 30% over the past few days. Overall, this book was so charming. After a faux pas at her high school, Alaine spends the next quarter doing an immersion project in Haiti alongside her aunt and mom. Alaine’s voice is SO well-developed: sharp, hilarious, observant, but still believable as a teen.
There’s a lot going on in this plot, and trying to keep track of all the ins and outs combined with a scattered brain (we’re in the middle of moving) kept me from fully loving the ending. But absolutely worth a read, especially if you like epistolary novels.
There’s a lot going on in this plot, and trying to keep track of all the ins and outs combined with a scattered brain (we’re in the middle of moving) kept me from fully loving the ending. But absolutely worth a read, especially if you like epistolary novels.
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The authors did a great job giving the reader a backdrop and somewhat history of the country of Haiti. The intertwining of a US born daughter to Haitian immigrants and the clash between both cultures and beliefs, resonates with so many 1st and 2nd generations of US-born to immigrant parents. The author shined light on how there is a conflict with those who come, go and/or give back to the motherland, which was quite beautiful. The story follows Alaine who is sent back to Haiti as a somewhat punishment for a school project gone wrong. What she learns about her culture and family is valuable to her growth as an adolescent as she struggles to believe in family curses but hopes for family cures.
funny
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
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
What a story!
It was such a joy to read a book that shines a light on Haiti—my family's homeland. I loved recognizing familiar landmarks and seeing the country portrayed with so much pride, passion, and depth.
It was such a joy to read a book that shines a light on Haiti—my family's homeland. I loved recognizing familiar landmarks and seeing the country portrayed with so much pride, passion, and depth.
The story follows Alaine, a bold and witty teen who takes things a little too far when seeking revenge on her classmates. Instead of being suspended, she’s sent to Haiti to finish out her senior year as an intern for her aunt’s organization. What starts as a punishment quickly becomes a powerful journey of self-discovery, as Alaine uncovers her family’s roots, explores Haiti’s rich culture, and confronts the mysterious “curse” that has haunted her family for generations.
I really loved the Haitian representation, from the culture to the history of it. I think this story of main character goes to a different country, learns about their background and gains an appreciation of it has been done before, but I liked the twists with the family curse and Alaine's mother's condition.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes