Reviews

Dominicana by Angie Cruz

piineeaapple's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad slow-paced

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

2.25

kerinl's review against another edition

5.0

I found this book sitting on the library shelf, I remembered seeing it on a to read list, and decided I would check it out. I can’t believe this book didn’t have a mile long holds list. Ana, a child bride,moves to America with her much older husband. Knowing no English and knowing no one she begins her life in New York City. I couldn’t put this one down! My heart ached for Ana, the writing is fabulous. This is one of my favorite books of the year. Grab it quick before the rest of the world discovers this gem. If you liked Where the Crawdads Sing and Red at the Bone this ones for you!

sophbattison's review against another edition

challenging reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

emcobe's review against another edition

challenging emotional

3.0

tracytcamp's review against another edition

emotional inspiring 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

3.5

lindsaylhunter's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-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

3.0

Very endearing little read. Quite slow at times but the main character is super cute.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse and Rape

Moderate: Racial slurs

Minor: Sexual assault

jjb21's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful informative sad tense slow-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

4.0

A nice writing style and a unique, captivating setting. About a young Dominican woman moving to New York in the 60s, and having to live with a man she doesn’t love. She’s an infuriating yet loveable character. Not much happens, but I quite liked that - it’s kind of the point.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual violence, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Rape, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Racism, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Medical trauma, Emotional abuse, Death, Racial slurs, Grief, Gaslighting, Fatphobia, Blood, Antisemitism, Alcohol, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, Domestic abuse, and Medical content

isarod95's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

5.0

aya_the_papaya's review against another edition

5.0

Beautiful, empowered, and heart-wrenching story of an immigrant and all the pain and turbulence surrounding leaving your home and moving to the USA, with all its glittery and mostly empty promises. I loved it and felt so part of the story's world!

moose_reads_books's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad tense 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? No

4.0