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Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez

4.75

adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring fast-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

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The plot and characters of this novel were so dynamic and whole-ly constructed it was impossible to not get lost in their world. An extremely satisfying read with a constructive but not overly clean resolution. Also impressive was the sum total amount of Puerto Rican history I was able to learn without ever feeling like it was dry or pedantic. The narrator shifts were fluidly executed, never appearing too jarring or taking me out of the story I was immersed in.