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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
hopeful
fast-paced
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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
This book is about grief and three generations of women’s who are mourning their partners. They were all in emotionally charged relationships but I loved how it explored the way each woman griefed differently. It was an easy read and had powerful themes.
Made me tear up at times and I felt for most of the characters. Didn’t like Yésica too much but I still loved the story.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The story is excellent. A wonderful read if you're struggling to cope with loss, anger, hurt. And an opportunity to find hope and redemption in broken or badly damaged relationships.
Even though the book deals with heavy topics we as women face, it wasn't a heavy read. Fast-paced, engaging, and a nice little twist at the end.
Accurate portrayal of how — at some point in our lives — we would benefit from spending time in a recovery group.
Very much enjoyed learning about Chicana culture. Especially the food!
Even though the book deals with heavy topics we as women face, it wasn't a heavy read. Fast-paced, engaging, and a nice little twist at the end.
Accurate portrayal of how — at some point in our lives — we would benefit from spending time in a recovery group.
Very much enjoyed learning about Chicana culture. Especially the food!
emotional
hopeful
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Death of parent
emotional
reflective
I have become a very fast fan of Annette Chavez Macias' books and jumped at the chance to get an early copy of this book. It's a great story of how three women navigate life and get through generational traumas. While they all share the title of widow, each one has their own story unique to them. I wish Goodreads would start letting us give half stars as I wanted to rate this 4.5 stars. I personally would have loved more background from Mama Melda, but I also understand that the central characters of this book was Ana (mother) and Yesica (daughter). Beautifully written.
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
“Unloading decades worth of pent up feelings and regrets was not for the weak.”