A review by humblej
Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez

dark informative reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I couldn’t have gotten through this if not for the audiobook. Some of the writing was beautiful and it was nice to see how different generations interacted. Aunt Lola was my favorite. 

But it was difficult to connect with the characters. The disdain Olga had for everyone did not make her likable, and Pietro’s crisis was boring. Matteo is not 3D, and neither is Blanca. The
rape
was completely unnecessary. It added nothing to the story. She could have easily had the same
breakdown after failing her mission and being disregarded again by her mother
. The ending also brings into focus the selfishness of both leads. 
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