A review by jencunn2024
Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo

5.0

I believe this is the first I’ve read Elizabeth Acevedo and I will be reading more. Her writing is filled with rawness and emotion but set in rhythmic cadence and prose. This story of loss surrounding a man leading a life of duality tells a story of disappointment and anger that grows into a strong new bond of sisterhood. It teaches the importance of understanding different family dynamics, of forgiveness, and of empathy. Perched upon a crashed flight and its outcome, this story describes traditions and lifestyles of The Dominican Republic and its people and how they relate to mainland America. Either printed or audio — both are fantastic!