137 reviews for:

When We Were Widows

Annette Chavez Macias

4.04 AVERAGE

mnkanta's review

5.0

challenging emotional hopeful 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: No

tlcooperauthorpoet's review

5.0

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

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When We Were Widows by Annette Chavez Macias hit all the notes with me. The emotional impact felt like being on a merry-go-round and a roller-coaster at the same time. There was a gentleness and a fierceness in the relationships in the book, particularly those between the three generations of women the story focused on. I felt their heartaches, their joys, and their determination. The frustrations of the three women both with their lives, with each other, and with their individual selves bring so much understanding to the interconnectedness of life as well as the desire to detach from the reality of our lives. I found myself fully immersed in When We Were Widows and wanting to sit down for a cup of coffee with Yesica, Ana, and Mama Melda while at the same time thinking about my own relationships and my own journey with grief. When We Were Widows is a beautiful, realistic, inspiring examination of grief, family, secrets, and healing.

mhayes33's review

3.0

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I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway. This book was good but I had a hard time connecting to the characters emotionally. I did feel like there was good character development from beginning to end.

booksuzi54's review

5.0

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Poignant and gripping

Three generations of related women strive to understand each other and themselves as unfortunate circumstances force them to live together under one roof.

readwith_shanie's review against another edition

4.0

hopeful inspiring

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

thecarahchronicles's review

3.75

emotional reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

glopagan's review

4.75

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

car155a's review against another edition

3.25

hopeful 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: No

eveyg's review

5.0

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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

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I love the great feel of inclusiveity and the reality of Hispanic households and the stigma against mental health . I really enjoyed how "real " this felt as I've had smilies experiences. 

hey_yall's review against another edition

4.0

emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

Loveable characters: Yes

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I was a sweet little quick read about 3 strong women resolving conflicts and finding themselves. This story made me feel hopeful.