A review by bookmaddie
Infinite Country by Patricia Engel

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

 Engel's writing is absolutely gorgeous, and I'm impressed that she managed to create such an impactful story in so few pages. The story of this family encompasses so much—stories from Mauro and Elena's youth, to their children growing up, all amidst the instability of immigration and undocumented life in the United States. I enjoyed getting to know each family member, though I think the inclusion of Katrina's first-person point-of-view towards the latter half of the book was quite jarring. I think the flow between the initial introduction of her perspective and the rest of the novel could have been better. But after I got over that and figured out how each first-person chapter worked, I appreciated the point of view that they provided. I think they really helped flesh out the narrative and provide a complete picture of this family. 
 
Definitely looking forward to what Engel writes next! 
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