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How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz

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breboom450's review

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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

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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.

kendragaylelee's review against another edition

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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.