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stephensstem's review against another edition
4.0
Not as historically detailed as the first one, but very good for a different perspective of the times.
joanaascabral's review
adventurous
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
maparr2's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
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
3.75
Easy read. Interesting perspectives.
michelle904's review against another edition
5.0
This was book #27 for Romanceopoly 2020.
Pack: Sun
Square: Past Eaves
Challenge: Read a historical fiction novel
OMG!! This book is an emotional roller coaster and I loved every minute of it. Chanel Cleeton creates rich and complex characters that I felt so deeply for that I often had to put the book down and step away or I would have suffered an anxiety attack.
While this book is the follow-up to Next Year in Havana, I don't think that you have to read one to enjoy the other. This book focuses on Beatriz Perez and her life as a Cuban exile in Florida during the 1960s. It's a wonderful window into Florida society during that time and what it was like to be exile. Several key historic moments of the early 60s feature in the book and I loved reading what those big moments would have felt like on a personal level.
This book left me wanting more. I can't help but wonder what would have happened if there wasn't the revolution in Cuba...
Pack: Sun
Square: Past Eaves
Challenge: Read a historical fiction novel
OMG!! This book is an emotional roller coaster and I loved every minute of it. Chanel Cleeton creates rich and complex characters that I felt so deeply for that I often had to put the book down and step away or I would have suffered an anxiety attack.
While this book is the follow-up to Next Year in Havana, I don't think that you have to read one to enjoy the other. This book focuses on Beatriz Perez and her life as a Cuban exile in Florida during the 1960s. It's a wonderful window into Florida society during that time and what it was like to be exile. Several key historic moments of the early 60s feature in the book and I loved reading what those big moments would have felt like on a personal level.
This book left me wanting more. I can't help but wonder what would have happened if there wasn't the revolution in Cuba...
mjwerts's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
4.25
emilyckyle's review
challenging
informative
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
3.25
natalienance's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jpwalker's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
slow-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? It's complicated
3.5
ninalem's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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