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4.0

No fue lo que esperaba aunque no significa que me haya decepcionado simplemente esperaba que me rompiera al leerlo pero no, esto es realmente una carta de amor a su hermana y de vez en cuando pone una que otra cifra sobre violencia de género. 
Siento que la autora lo escribió principalmente para ella misma, como parte de su proceso de duelo y como un homenaje a su hermana lo que lo vuelve un libro conmovedor pero demasiado personal como para poder quizás conectar con otras perdidas. 
Aún así me gustó mucho su prosa. Me iré a escuchar "lucha de gigantes" que hace mucho que no escuchaba. 

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5.0

I ripped through this book. As someone who has a family history of domestic and intimate partner violence, this was triggering for me to read, but I couldn't put it down. It is written to beautifully and thoughtfully. Cristina Rivera Garza doesn't just retrace the years leading up to her sisters untimely death, she paints a picture of her sister's life and personhood in such a tender and loving way. I don't think I'll be quick to forget this book. One of the best books and memoirs I've ever read. 

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5.0


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challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

3.75


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challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

4.5


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dark emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

4.0


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4.75


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4.5


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dark emotional reflective slow-paced

5.0


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