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A review by valntino
Infinite Country by Patricia Engel
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Excellent.
Humanizing the journeys of so many families searching for their place in the world. Torn between countries. Stuck and stalled by laws and rules and man-made borders.
A family seeking a better life in the US. They arrive with visas and a baby and later grapple with indecision of whether to return to Colombia or continue to eek out a life in the shadows with expired visas. There is mixed status within the family. Deportation. And reunification. But in between - struggle, regret, fear, longing, poor choices, self sufficiency, independence, and redemption.
I can’t imagine the desperation that causes one to feel separating from your child is the best and only option to make ends meet. I can’t imagine being countries away from your partner/spouse. I can’t imagine the feeling of not belonging in your newfound country but moving forward.
This book weaves together so many intricate stories, feelings and complications. It is brilliant. And all the while you learn indigenous legends of the Sun, Moon, creation, condors….it’s fascinating.
Humanizing the journeys of so many families searching for their place in the world. Torn between countries. Stuck and stalled by laws and rules and man-made borders.
A family seeking a better life in the US. They arrive with visas and a baby and later grapple with indecision of whether to return to Colombia or continue to eek out a life in the shadows with expired visas. There is mixed status within the family. Deportation. And reunification. But in between - struggle, regret, fear, longing, poor choices, self sufficiency, independence, and redemption.
I can’t imagine the desperation that causes one to feel separating from your child is the best and only option to make ends meet. I can’t imagine being countries away from your partner/spouse. I can’t imagine the feeling of not belonging in your newfound country but moving forward.
This book weaves together so many intricate stories, feelings and complications. It is brilliant. And all the while you learn indigenous legends of the Sun, Moon, creation, condors….it’s fascinating.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Death of parent