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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
josaphina's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Moderate: Violence, Drug abuse, Death, Murder, and Xenophobia
salsa_valentina's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Well written with concepts us immigrants are all too familiar with. The authors characters are flawed but I can see so much of myself and my family in the characters that it makes you reflect on your own life. Her way of writing kept me hooked on the book. THE GENERATIONAL TRAUMA IS REAL. She has such an enlightening way to write and illustrate the trauma that gets passed down to each generation along side the effects it had on her characters. Pretty short as well. I finished the book in two days, but honestly you could probably finish in one. But I will say there are some very triggering topics mentioned including: rape, sexual assault, physical abuse, assault, domestic violence, substance abuse, all the generational trauma...
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual assault, Violence, Abandonment, Deportation, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Addiction, Domestic abuse, and Sexual content
Warning: Immigration related beginning includes sudden deportationjust_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
sophievigeant's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Murder, Pregnancy, Drug abuse, Addiction, Violence, Sexual harassment, Rape, and Racism
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
jewlzruwe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Murder, Domestic abuse, War, Violence, and Sexual violence
taliaalongi'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: Drug abuse, Cancer, Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, War, Violence, and Addiction