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A review by candacesiegle_greedyreader
The Gods of Tango by Caro De Robertis
3.0
'The Gods of Tango" has a terrific premise and a disappointing execution. Set in turn of the 20th century Buenos Aires, a time when immigration from Europe and especially Italy was booming and the country was absorbing newcomers from all over the planet. Into this chaos and excitement, Leda arrives from Italy to marry a boy from her village.
The issue with the writing is that there's a lot of telling where there should be more showing. I never felt the connection with Leda or her choices, the thrill of the music, or just how hard and exciting this life was.
The issue with the writing is that there's a lot of telling where there should be more showing. I never felt the connection with Leda or her choices, the thrill of the music, or just how hard and exciting this life was.