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A review by melanie_reads
Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Gonzalez serves up an excellent read in Olga Dies Dreaming. She manages to bring together a rom-com story of a Puerto Rican wedding planner with the very real political issues facing PR and Puerto Ricans living in New York.
I learned a lot about the history of Puerto Rico ... and now want to visit!
I learned a lot about the history of Puerto Rico ... and now want to visit!
Graphic: Rape and Cultural appropriation