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A review by erindoublee
Dominicana by Angie Cruz
4.0
This was such a lovely story of triumph and endurance. Ana's immigration story to New York City from the Dominican Republic sometimes felt like non-fiction. Each chapter was short, which is appropriate because of the heaviness of the subject the author took on with this book. Also, if you do not like a book without quotations for dialogue, be aware this does not have any.
Trigger warning: there is domestic and sexual abuse in this novel.
Ana was fifteen when urged by Ana's mother to marry the much older Juan, who frequently traveled back and forth from New York City to the Dominican Republic. The thought of leaving her home is bittersweet, but Ana knows this opportunity will help her large family. The dream is to have her entire family safe in the United States eventually.
Ana and Juan navigate their newly married life, and times are hard; Ana adjusts and eventually finds her voice through much heartache. She finds herself pregnant and thrilled to become a mother. The story is harrowing, heartbreaking, gripping, and a true coming-of-age story.
Trigger warning: there is domestic and sexual abuse in this novel.
Ana was fifteen when urged by Ana's mother to marry the much older Juan, who frequently traveled back and forth from New York City to the Dominican Republic. The thought of leaving her home is bittersweet, but Ana knows this opportunity will help her large family. The dream is to have her entire family safe in the United States eventually.
Ana and Juan navigate their newly married life, and times are hard; Ana adjusts and eventually finds her voice through much heartache. She finds herself pregnant and thrilled to become a mother. The story is harrowing, heartbreaking, gripping, and a true coming-of-age story.