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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
Really enjoyed this one, although sometimes the jumping from storyline to storyline was bothersome. I thought it was great historical fiction and shed some light onto a time period and place I'm not that familiar with. Honestly, some of the characters were a bit forgettable but I liked the way the story wove the women's lives together. I did NOT love that they all ended up with a man at the end, and I did think the pacing was a little uneven at times and rushed towards the end.
adventurous
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-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
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Sexual assault, Violence, Police brutality, War
adventurous
informative
reflective
fast-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:
Complicated
I have loved following the journey of this family since it began with Next year in Havana. I will admit that it took me a little bit more time to get into this novel.
At first I did not feel connected to any of the characters. However, that did subtly change as I kept on reading. I love the way that this book also showed how women impacted the world of journalism.
It’s also fascinating to learn a little bit of history through a work of historical fiction. You can really tell the influence that the author’s own personal stories have had in her writing. It is very clear that Cuba means a great deal to her and her family.
If you enjoyed the other novels I urge you to keep going and add this one to your list if you have not already read it.
At first I did not feel connected to any of the characters. However, that did subtly change as I kept on reading. I love the way that this book also showed how women impacted the world of journalism.
It’s also fascinating to learn a little bit of history through a work of historical fiction. You can really tell the influence that the author’s own personal stories have had in her writing. It is very clear that Cuba means a great deal to her and her family.
If you enjoyed the other novels I urge you to keep going and add this one to your list if you have not already read it.