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kiperoo's review against another edition
5.0
What a achingly beautiful book! The romance is just right, as is all the other love nestled around the young couple--for their brothers, their families, their island. The last poem was my favorite of all. So lovely. I also really appreciated the Author's Note at the end. Highly recommend!
libraryjen's review against another edition
fast-paced
2.5
2.5 stars
This novel-in-verse tells the story of two teenagers in Cuba during the 1990s when citizens were starving as the government put on a show for the international community by hosting sports games.
It was a quick read, but didn't have the emotional impact it was intended to have. I found that the format just didn't give the reader enough of a connection to the characters.
This novel-in-verse tells the story of two teenagers in Cuba during the 1990s when citizens were starving as the government put on a show for the international community by hosting sports games.
It was a quick read, but didn't have the emotional impact it was intended to have. I found that the format just didn't give the reader enough of a connection to the characters.
hilwithonel's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
eleennaeisloved's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
osoordinary's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
bookbuyingwithkatie's review against another edition
emotional
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
emmadanylyshen's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
mssweenlsn's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25