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300 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 8501049980
Format: Paperback
Language: Portuguese
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this novel of family history and myth, Christina Garcia gives us Reina and Constancia Aguero, sisters who grew up in Cuba, but who haven't talked in thirty years--not since Constancia snuck out of Cuba and crossed the water to the United States...
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, Rape300 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 8501049980
Format: Paperback
Language: Portuguese
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
In this novel of family history and myth, Christina Garcia gives us Reina and Constancia Aguero, sisters who grew up in Cuba, but who haven't talked in thirty years--not since Constancia snuck out of Cuba and crossed the water to the United States...
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