A review by clarkso6
Letters from Cuba by Ruth Behar

emotional hopeful inspiring tense medium-paced

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

5.0

Polish Jewish father and daughter immigrate to Cuba in 1938. This follows the daughter as she writes to her siste about their struggle to make enough money to send for the rest of their family back in Poland. Loved the characters. Remember that this is during the time of Nazi-occupied Europe.