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291 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780747572657
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Uprooted from their family home in the Dominican Republic, the four Garcia sisters - Carla, Sandra, Yolanda, and Sofia - arrive in New York City in 1960 to find a life far different from the genteel existence of maids, manicures, and extended fami...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,031 reviews
Moods
emotional 64%
funny 22%
hopeful 19%
challenging 17%
sad 16%
adventurous 12%
inspiring 10%
informative 9%
lighthearted 9%
tense 7%
dark 6%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 74% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Racism, Sexual harassment, Mental illnessModerate
Animal cruelty, Eating disorder, PedophiliaMinor
War, Incest, Adult/minor relationship291 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780747572657
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Uprooted from their family home in the Dominican Republic, the four Garcia sisters - Carla, Sandra, Yolanda, and Sofia - arrive in New York City in 1960 to find a life far different from the genteel existence of maids, manicures, and extended fami...
Community Reviews Summary of 4,031 reviews
Moods
emotional 64%
funny 22%
hopeful 19%
challenging 17%
sad 16%
adventurous 12%
inspiring 10%
informative 9%
lighthearted 9%
tense 7%
dark 6%
mysterious 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 74% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Sexual harassment, Mental illnessModerate
Animal cruelty, Eating disorder, PedophiliaMinor
War, Incest, Adult/minor relationship