A review by camerawoman
The Cuban Comedy by Pablo Medina

dark funny sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I love the growth of our protagonist and how it forms in the setting. I’ll probably revisit this one later for lit reasons. 

It’s only a comedy in the way the director of the Emerson MFA program would say it’s a comedy (which Pablo is). 

I think the only book I’ve read in 3 years where a male writer writes a female lead. And I love that about the book. He writes her beautifully.