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dancinrio's review against another edition
5.0
I listened to the audio of this book and loved having the author bring to life his great big cast of characters for me.
This is a story about family, belonging, fitting in, immigration, cultural differences and human nature.
I was moved by the members of this enormous family and their relationships with each other, it was a very good listen.
This is a story about family, belonging, fitting in, immigration, cultural differences and human nature.
I was moved by the members of this enormous family and their relationships with each other, it was a very good listen.
mrnsph's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
nevenamartin's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-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
5.0
kathoward's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
juliewheat1's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The ending was poignant.
mofongobookclub's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-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? Yes
3.25
christie_esau's review against another edition
3.0
Actually 3.75.
A lovely concept for a story though hindered (for me; surely not for others) by being almost 5-10% in colloquial Spanish. A great portrait of family.
A lovely concept for a story though hindered (for me; surely not for others) by being almost 5-10% in colloquial Spanish. A great portrait of family.
emilyharless's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
jmutschler88's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely loved it. The characters were so authentic and well-written, it was easy to fall into this book.
cami19's review against another edition
I didn't find it that interesting and then it became due at the library.