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novelnopalito's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
5.0
breboom450's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
4.0
kendragaylelee's review against another edition
5.0
I adored this audiobook so much. I kept telling people about it: people in the bookstore, people that live in my house, employees at the store, anyone that would hold still really.
How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water is about gentrification, globalization, immigration, community, friendship, depression, growth. I learned so many things about Dominican culture in Washington Heights. But at the same time, it was like listening to someone's Nana tell a story. It felt familiar and wildly different. It made me laugh and think. I felt a whole, wide range of emotions listening to this one. But mostly I felt a deep affinity for Cara Romero, even though I knew she was deeply flawed (and probably not easy to live with). I loved her anyway.
When the book finally wound to a close, I felt satisfied that Cara Romero would go on, that she would be fine, really. But I will miss her telling me her stories.
How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water is about gentrification, globalization, immigration, community, friendship, depression, growth. I learned so many things about Dominican culture in Washington Heights. But at the same time, it was like listening to someone's Nana tell a story. It felt familiar and wildly different. It made me laugh and think. I felt a whole, wide range of emotions listening to this one. But mostly I felt a deep affinity for Cara Romero, even though I knew she was deeply flawed (and probably not easy to live with). I loved her anyway.
When the book finally wound to a close, I felt satisfied that Cara Romero would go on, that she would be fine, really. But I will miss her telling me her stories.
kendragaylelee's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book just as much in the print version as I did when I listened to the audio book.
I can't recommend it highly enough. Either version is a win. Just don't miss out on it.
I can't recommend it highly enough. Either version is a win. Just don't miss out on it.
bookish_calirican's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ji_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I listened to the audiobook and I really enjoyed the immersive sound design.
bethrey's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
sad
fast-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
oliyphant's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
soundslikeeelaynah's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.0
ekat12's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0