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320 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679781455
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Español
Publication date: 08 June 1997
Description
When Cristina García’s first novel, Dreaming in Cuban, was published in 1992, The New York Times called the author "a magical new writer…completely original." The book was nominated for a National Book Award, and reviewers everywhere praised it fo...
Community Reviews Summary of 120 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
mysterious 50%
adventurous 40%
challenging 40%
dark 40%
informative 30%
sad 30%
tense 20%
funny 10%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 44%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
MurderMinor
Animal cruelty, Sexual content, Rape
320 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679781455
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Español
Publication date: 08 June 1997
Description
When Cristina García’s first novel, Dreaming in Cuban, was published in 1992, The New York Times called the author "a magical new writer…completely original." The book was nominated for a National Book Award, and reviewers everywhere praised it fo...
Community Reviews Summary of 120 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
mysterious 50%
adventurous 40%
challenging 40%
dark 40%
informative 30%
sad 30%
tense 20%
funny 10%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 55% | A mix: 44%Strong character development?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 18%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 36% | No: 27%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
MurderMinor
Animal cruelty, Sexual content, Rape