A review by danzibooks
Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo

emotional funny reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A fantastic family portrait with the most lyrical language. A wonderful contribution to the magical realism tradition of Latin America. I recommend for fans of Isabel Allende and Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

Also, the audiobook is narrated by the author, who does a wonderful job!