A review by gsicat
In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez

challenging dark inspiring reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

2.25

Definitely an interesting read and opens up the opportunity to learn more about histories and events I don’t often get to learn about. It humanizes revolution and dictatorships and adds to the complexities of politics. Somewhat of a slow read and was hard to really get into.