A review by cafeconlactaid
What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez by Claire Jiménez

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I felt at home reading this book. Jiménez’s writing is raw and authentic, setting up scenes that many Puerto Rican daughters and mothers experience as they’re simply trying to figure out life together. I couldn’t put the book down because I felt an intimate sisterhood with all three of the Ramirez sisters and wanted desperately to learn what happened to Ruthy. This novel is a beautiful portrayal of inter-generational womanhood and both the joy and heartbreak that comes with it.
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