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bibliobrandie's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book so much and haven't stopped thinking about it since I finished. The writing was exquisite (I wrote down so many quotes) and I particularly enjoyed the epic storyline that spanned decades, featuring five strong female characters. The story was set in Uruguay, beginning in 1977 under dictatorship and ending in 2013 during democracy. The novel follows the lives of the five 'cantoras' (lesbians) and portrays the challenges they faced in hiding their love and sexuality due to fear of police retaliation. I was rooting for all of them and didn't want to leave their world. The book was so beautiful and captivating that I immediately started reading the first chapter after finishing the last page. I am already planning my vacation to Cabo Polonio.
drlove2018's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
caseyae96's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
sad
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
4.0
purplepierogi's review against another edition
3.0
the writing was too effusive for me :( but I did appreciate the historical setting, repression in several forms, etc, and of course sapphic found family themes are >>
desilou4's review against another edition
Did not like the narration in Spanish. She reads it better in English.
lois_2001's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
taowlette's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
aliciarosales's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Torture, Sexual violence, Misogyny, Lesbophobia, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Violence, Hate crime, Adult/minor relationship, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Sexism, Rape, Physical abuse, Medical trauma, Medical content, Infidelity, Homophobia, Forced institutionalization, and Alcohol
Minor: Death of parent, Antisemitism, and Transphobia
sbb42's review
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-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
4.25