A review by jeimy
Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This is truly one of the best books I’ve ever read. I felt so affirmed as a Dominican-American, so seen. The prose is so beautiful and descriptive. I think anyone interested in immigrant, family dynamics and learning the power of women and sisters would enjoy it. At the end of the book, I felt as though I knew the characters, as though they were my own family. I will definitely be re-reading this via audiobook.

My one piece of feedback is that
I thought it could have had a slightly stronger ending. Maybe the impact flew over my head but the last sentence could have been more powerful.
For that I would give it a 4.90 stars in my personal records, haha. 
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