The Agüero Sisters by Cristina García

The Agüero Sisters

Cristina García

297 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

This story of two sisters haunted by the deaths of their parents and separated by the Cuban revolution is also a tale of love, loyalty and deception which asks painful questions about homeland, allegiance, desire, identity and memory.

Community Reviews Summary of 120 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
reflective 60%
mysterious 50%
adventurous 40%
challenging 40%
dark 40%
informative 30%
sad 30%
tense 20%
funny 10%

Pace

slow 45%
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

3.67

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