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This book is a masterpiece in contemporary Latin fiction. It’s so strange how it manages to capture the Miami Cuban American experience in a way that feels deeply relatable, personal, yet also not. I could be any of these women. I know many of these women. It is brutally realistic in its depictions and that may be a a pro or con depending on how you look at it. I finished this in roughly 2 days simply because I was being lazy but the ending did almost bring me to tears. We are force. Highly recommend 5/5. This might be my book of the year.

P.S. they’re are so many things I highlighted from this book that will stick with me.

alexsinchukova's review against another edition

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emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? N/A
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

skmiles's review against another edition

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3.0

A moving story about what women are capable of, what they try, what they fail, what they hope to do. Gripping in it's details if a bit overwrought at times. Also a gorgeous consideration across time of Cuban and Latin American (im)Migration.

marandacantrell's review against another edition

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dark emotional sad medium-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

5.0

e_forrester's review against another edition

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reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Diverse cast of characters? No

3.25

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