A review by mmelibertine
The Butterfly's Daughter by Mary Alice Monroe

1.0

This book desperately needed a harsh editor. I was initially very pleased with the number of women in the book, and their varied personalities and strengths, but they're all quickly revealed to be flat stereotypes. Further, they're overshadowed by paternal, condescending, and sometimes abusive men. There's constant othering, subtle and overt. There are typos and misused words galore, and it's too long by half (at least). It's at best a beach read masquerading as something more.

For real Hispanic characters, presented respectfully, check out Daniel José Older, Chloe Aridjis, or Roberto Bolaño instead.