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januaryghosts 's review for:
Dominicana
by Angie Cruz
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-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:
No
Very well-written narrative, though it’s often difficult to read about a 15 year-old marrying a 32 year-old man she barely knows just for the chance to leave the Dominican Republic for New York City in the 1960s.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Pregnancy
Moderate: Racism, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Violence
Minor: Gun violence, War