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tahlia1234's review against another edition
3.0
The writing in this book is easy to read and quite beautiful in some parts. What let it down for me is that I didn’t feel that there was a satisfying conclusion or tying of loose ends to many of the issues brought up throughout the book. With so many characters, there was a lot to explore and I feel like the book got lost in connecting everything together rather than fleshing out the main plot of Soledad and her mother’s relationship.
bookishmornings's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
jelsbooks's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
Beautiful writing, a beautiful story of a mother and daughter rekindling their broken relationship. Definitely would recommend to a friend.
sophiechiew's review
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kristenpoel's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Minor: Police brutality
mad_taylh's review against another edition
4.0
"My mother has the kind of face that when she smiles it makes you want to cry."
kathodil's review
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
earlgreybooks's review against another edition
4.0
While I didn't love this quite as much as [b:Dominicana|43263696|Dominicana|Angie Cruz|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1553471215l/43263696._SY75_.jpg|67142499], I loved the similarities in them. Like Dominicana, this focuses mostly on the different generation of women in the one family and their complicated relationships with one another. I really enjoyed Soledad's character—her sections were the ones I found the most interesting.
annekrag's review
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0