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ashleycmms's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Alcoholism, Violence, Toxic friendship, Physical abuse, Classism, Colonisation, Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual assault, Trafficking, Racism, Pregnancy, Pedophilia, Animal cruelty, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, Rape, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
bobbijopmh's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This is a pretty short and fast-paced read. It tells the story of a Colombian couple, and their children—some born in the US— and the effects of immigration policies that allow families to be detained, separated by borders. Don't let the short length and fast pace fool you though. There is a lot going on here.
I also really enjoyed the inclusion of Columbian folklore interwoven with the contemporary plot.
It is a story that is both universal to our human experience and relationships, but also very specific to the Columbian immigrant's experience, which has the intended effect of humanising the experience of a group which our politicians and media largely try to dehumanise, in order for us to feel okay about the way they are treated.
Highly recommended read, though I would have liked a little more length, and the perspective shifts can be a little jarring at times.
I also really enjoyed the inclusion of Columbian folklore interwoven with the contemporary plot.
It is a story that is both universal to our human experience and relationships, but also very specific to the Columbian immigrant's experience, which has the intended effect of humanising the experience of a group which our politicians and media largely try to dehumanise, in order for us to feel okay about the way they are treated.
Highly recommended read, though I would have liked a little more length, and the perspective shifts can be a little jarring at times.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Trafficking, Xenophobia, Alcoholism, and Addiction
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