Reviews tagging 'Infidelity'

Dominicana by Angie Cruz

28 reviews

arifahmalik's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective medium-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Infidelity

Moderate: Rape, Violence, and Death

Minor: Xenophobia and War

sofiaxaguilar's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Gun violence, Infidelity, Medical content, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

cheyne's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual content

pollyflorence's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring reflective tense 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Animal death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Blood, Racial slurs, and Racism

aoifeprettypurplepolkadots's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Infidelity

aquakerwitch's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional slow-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assault, Rape, Physical abuse, Misogyny, Infidelity, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Racial slurs, Racism, Incest, Grief, and Emotional abuse

bookedbymadeline's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, Racial slurs, Racism, Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, and Physical abuse

Minor: Vomit, Police brutality, and Medical trauma

scarlettreadsbooks's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Fifteen year old Ana Canción is proposed to by Juan Ruiz, promising her he will take her to New York City. He’s twice her age and there is no love between them, but for the sake of her family’s future, she must say yes. This is the opportunity for her family to finally emigrate to the United States. In 1965, Ana leaves everything behind to begin her new life in an apartment building in Washington Heights. As the Dominican Republic slides into political turmoil, Juan must return to save the family assets. Now, Ana is finally free to learn English and earn money of her own. But when Juan returns, she must choose between her heart and her head. 

I’ve got to admit I expected a bit more from a book shortlisted for the Women’s Prize. I found the first half of the book difficult to get through due to the slow pace. But the second half of the book captured me, and I finally started to enjoy it; by the end, I was really invested in Ana’s storyline. I did also learn a lot about the history of the Dominican Republic and their relationship between the USA. 

I’m still glad I read this as part of the #londonbookfriends book club pick for September, in honour of #latinxheritagemonth, and pushed me out of my reading comfort zone 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, and Toxic relationship