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Antes de ser libres by Julia Alvarez, Liliana Valenzuela
2 reviews
bookbuyingwithkatie's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
monloesco's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Such a heartgripping story about people surviving and family members not surviving a dictatorship in the Dominican Republic. Unfortunatelly, as the author explains, this story could have taken place in numerous countries of the southern hemisphere of the continent. Sad but beautiful.
Content Warnings
Minor: Torture, Death, War, Death of parent, and Police brutality
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