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kenzieerenee's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
kateyt's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
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? No
4.25
cmartin629's review against another edition
5.0
This was surprisingly one of my favorite reads. I wouldn’t have picked it up had it not been for the POPSUGAR challenge and I needed a book set in the 60s. The author holds well to the history of the era and adds a beautiful romantic twist to it. I constantly went from loving to hating the protagonist, but the ending was absolute perfection. Good amount of twists and action. The story progressed well and read easily.
kiercarnahan's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
When We Left Cuba is the next book in the series of The Pete’s Family after Next Year in Havana. I listened to this one included with my audible subscription (only these two are included). I think I liked it more than the first because I loved Beatriz. She is a strong woman looking to make it on her own and help her country, Cuba. She has a very lively and interesting life as she falls in love and helps to save Cuba.
rachelingrisano's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
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? No
5.0
jacquelyn816's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
libraryladys's review against another edition
Read Next Year in Havana before reading this book. When We Left Cuba continues the story of Beatriz. It was an interesting historical fiction read, although I wish I had read the two books closer together.
tessatalksbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
3.0
missbaughn's review against another edition
5.0
Beatriz is just what the world needs right now! She was an independent woman that didn’t settle!!
amlane16's review against another edition
4.0
A solid follow up to the first book. The plot felt slow at first, but definitely picked up the pace about halfway through.