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A review by bellastardust
Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez
4.0
4.5
I really loved this book! I think it would’ve gotten five stars if the ending didn’t disappoint me.
I know there is valid critiques of this book, however this book never felt like it was trying to be ~revolutionary~ or replace reading historical texts. is it corny from time to time? yes. i’m personally okay with corniness and enjoy it! Some of the themes attempted failed but the ones that mattered most were executed well like Olga’s relationship with Dick.
i think the characters were really thought out, i really understood Olga. All the characters felt very lived in and thought out to small details like Pierto being in a latino frat. I really enjoyed the way it was written too from the different perspectives and letters from their mother. I do wish mateo’s perspective was included though.
I don’t think it was intended to make all these characters like-able which made the story so real.
Overall a fun and easy read!
I really loved this book! I think it would’ve gotten five stars if the ending didn’t disappoint me.
I know there is valid critiques of this book, however this book never felt like it was trying to be ~revolutionary~ or replace reading historical texts. is it corny from time to time? yes. i’m personally okay with corniness and enjoy it! Some of the themes attempted failed but the ones that mattered most were executed well like Olga’s relationship with Dick.
i think the characters were really thought out, i really understood Olga. All the characters felt very lived in and thought out to small details like Pierto being in a latino frat. I really enjoyed the way it was written too from the different perspectives and letters from their mother. I do wish mateo’s perspective was included though.
I don’t think it was intended to make all these characters like-able which made the story so real.
Overall a fun and easy read!