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graceheller's review
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book is not my usual style, and I tend to prefer a little more explanation in my stories, but for those who like books that just flow with a lot of prose, you will love this.
It was so interesting to read this while in Cuba, especially at the start of the trip. I kind of had rose colored glasses on the first few days, and as I was learning more about the country I was also getting further into this book. It was a very interesting experience and a narrative of Cuba I hadn’t heard before.
It was so interesting to read this while in Cuba, especially at the start of the trip. I kind of had rose colored glasses on the first few days, and as I was learning more about the country I was also getting further into this book. It was a very interesting experience and a narrative of Cuba I hadn’t heard before.
keetham's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to like this book but felt pretty meh about it. I think it was the translation or maybe I was lost in translation. The best parts were about the main character’s everyday life. It read like a memoir.
cebolla's review against another edition
2.0
Meh. I enjoy reading books by Cubans, as it gives an insight into the goings-on of their country. This book, however, was boring and didn't seem to really have a point.
cecilit's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
thenovelnikki's review
challenging
mysterious
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
2.5
jackiepreston's review
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
0.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Kidnapping
Moderate: Car accident, Death of parent, and Sexual assault
leelulah's review against another edition
2.0
Read for the Literary Life Challenge 2022
International (1)
Saqué algunas citas y conceptos interesantes. Pero, más allá de eso, nada. Porque en el fondo parece que fuese más una excusa para meter esos pasajes desagradables a lo García Márquez que otra cosa.
Cierto, se vive una vida de represión y censura en Cuba desde hace más de medio siglo y es muy psosible que la historia de "Cleo" sea real para algunas personas, de tanta mentira en la que se vive, pero por lo demás, se siente como algo demasiado 'perfecto'. Todo se desencadena porque a ella salen a buscarla, no tiene que moverse un centímetro, y cuando lo hace, es traicionada...
International (1)
Saqué algunas citas y conceptos interesantes. Pero, más allá de eso, nada. Porque en el fondo parece que fuese más una excusa para meter esos pasajes desagradables a lo García Márquez
Spoiler
(masturbación, marihuana y sexo inmediato a la orden del día)Cierto, se vive una vida de represión y censura en Cuba desde hace más de medio siglo y es muy psosible que la historia de "Cleo" sea real para algunas personas, de tanta mentira en la que se vive, pero por lo demás, se siente como algo demasiado 'perfecto'. Todo se desencadena porque a ella salen a buscarla, no tiene que moverse un centímetro, y cuando lo hace, es traicionada...