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251 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143136552
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 04 January 1991
Description
The García sisters--Carla, Sandra, Yolanda, and Sofía--and their family must flee their home in the Dominican Republic after their father's role in an attempt to overthrow brutal dictator Rafael Trujillo is discovered. They arrive in New York City...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,097 reviews
Moods
emotional 65%
funny 24%
hopeful 20%
challenging 17%
sad 15%
inspiring 12%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 11%
tense 9%
informative 8%
dark 5%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Sexism, Mental illnessModerate
Animal cruelty, Pedophilia, Eating disorderMinor
War, Adult/minor relationship, Police brutality
251 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143136552
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 04 January 1991
Description
The García sisters--Carla, Sandra, Yolanda, and Sofía--and their family must flee their home in the Dominican Republic after their father's role in an attempt to overthrow brutal dictator Rafael Trujillo is discovered. They arrive in New York City...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,097 reviews
Moods
emotional 65%
funny 24%
hopeful 20%
challenging 17%
sad 15%
inspiring 12%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 11%
tense 9%
informative 8%
dark 5%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Sexism, Mental illnessModerate
Animal cruelty, Pedophilia, Eating disorderMinor
War, Adult/minor relationship, Police brutality