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Von Frauen und Salz: Roman | Fünf Frauen, fünf Generationen, fünf Schicksale zwischen Kuba und den USA || Ein mitreißender Selbstermächtigungsroman by Gabriela Garcia
50 reviews
sassylk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Deportation, Fire/Fire injury, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, and Trafficking
Minor: Death of parent and Cancer
bobked's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Sexual assault, Deportation, Child abuse, Cancer, Murder, War, Drug abuse, and Racism
inlaraland's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This short historical-fiction novel packs a punch. With about 200 pages, Gabriela Garcia knits a patchwork of stories from the various female characters (set in different timelines) and weaves a moving tale that discusses the pain of suffering under political struggle, immigration, loss, and addiction. There is an emphasis on generational trauma, which is told through the relationships between the mothers and daughters in this novel. The narrative isn't quite linear, and each chapter reads more like a short story. However, when it all comes together in the end, you feel the heavyweight of emotion that author has been building from the first chapter. This book will challenge your perception and remind you of privileges that most people can easily take for granted. I didn't anticipate giving this book such a high rating when I first started reading, but the breathtaking writing and gut wrenching story is one I consider a favorite.
If you've enjoyed "Pachinko" and "The Mountains Sing" then I think you'll really like this one!
Graphic: Addiction and Violence
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Cancer
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
tctimlin's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Drug use, Murder, Infidelity, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Abandonment, Death, Grief, Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, and Deportation
annalu's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Drug use, Deportation, Cancer, Rape, Murder, Toxic relationship, Death, Sexual violence, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Grief, Racism, and War
just_one_more_paige's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Deportation, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Murder, Addiction, Colonisation, Death, Grief, Gun violence, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Physical abuse, Violence, and Cancer
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Sexual assault
louisa70104's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Murder, Drug abuse, Physical abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Deportation, Emotional abuse, Racism, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Cancer and Xenophobia
kaddictwithapen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Torture, Drug use, Murder, Addiction, Misogyny, Abandonment, Child abuse, Confinement, Trafficking, Sexual assault, Rape, Drug abuse, Death of parent, Sexual violence, and Violence
Moderate: Xenophobia, Racial slurs, War, Racism, Alcohol, Blood, Cancer, Addiction, and Alcoholism
Minor: Suicide, Grief, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Police brutality, and Classism
ainsleymckee's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Cancer
amberreadseverything's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
Moderate: Rape, Violence, Addiction, Cancer, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault
Minor: Adult/minor relationship