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A review by wholeottabooks
How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Synopsis: Cara Romero is a Latina mother that has lost her job during the Great Recession. She shares her life story over the course of 12 sessions with a job counselor.
My thoughts: Angie Cruz did a spectacular job with this novel. She delicately carried the complexities of a Latina identity in the United States. I felt like I had been sitting directly across from Cara and felt her voice, concerns, and longing deep in my heart. This novel gives a voice to a group of women that often do not have a voice, that do not have a second chance, that do not have the option of explaining themselves. I absolutely loved this book but felt it was a little longer than it needed to be and ended abruptly. This is a character that you can’t forget.
My thoughts: Angie Cruz did a spectacular job with this novel. She delicately carried the complexities of a Latina identity in the United States. I felt like I had been sitting directly across from Cara and felt her voice, concerns, and longing deep in my heart. This novel gives a voice to a group of women that often do not have a voice, that do not have a second chance, that do not have the option of explaining themselves. I absolutely loved this book but felt it was a little longer than it needed to be and ended abruptly. This is a character that you can’t forget.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse