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elaba25's review
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
A reflective memoir following Anika Fajardo and her journey with establishing her relationship with her Colombian family and the country itself. Touched on some common themes and emotions regarding dual cultural identities. Some quite poignant and beautiful writing throughout but nothing entirely groundbreaking. I liked seeing magical realism discussed in memoir but don’t entirely agree with her take on the genre / wish there was some more nuance.
dbwolfe's review against another edition
4.0
Anika brings you into her personal al story and makes you feel like you are there with her. So descriptive and well written! I highly recommend!
pammoore's review
5.0
Beautifully written. I almost felt like I was reading poetry. Explores themes of home, family, and belonging.
dbwolfe's review
4.0
Anika brings you into her personal al story and makes you feel like you are there with her. So descriptive and well written! I highly recommend!
bessadams's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Pregnancy, Medical content, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Death, and Abandonment
melliedm's review
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy and Medical content
Moderate: Abandonment, Racial slurs, Alcohol, and Infidelity
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Cursing, and Terminal illness