eli_ascending 's review for:

In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez

4.5

informative inspiring reflective sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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taught this book for the first time and truly every detail is intentional! I wish I learned about the Mirabal sisters when I was in school. This book requires a lot of your attention which is a good thing but it’s slow at times. Despite that it’s brilliantly written and on such an important topic! scary parallels between the Trujillo regime and our current administration… but a lot of hope and courage to sit with