A review by sillymaya
In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez

challenging informative inspiring sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

Read this book to educate myself on more about the Dominican Republic while on vacation in the DR. And I did learn! It was emotional to learn about the Mirabal sisters lives & death. The international day against violence against women was born because of them 🦋