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A review by mari1532
Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I have an e-copy of this book, but I listened to the audiobook through my library with Libby.
Summary: Carmen is a Cuban woman who immigrated to the United States. As her daughter, Jeanette begins to desire more knowledge about her family, Carmen struggles with what she left behind. However, the reflections about her past become all the more difficult as Jeanette begins to age and experience difficulties.
Thoughts: Garcia's writing was beautiful and evoked emotion throughout the story. Interweaving time and perspective we learn about Carmen both from her perspective as well as those of her daughter Jeanette and the young girl that Jeanette takes in when her mother is picked up by ICE. The focus on the choices that people make and the unintended consequences of those decisions is beautifully examined throughout the book.
This was an emotional read, but well worth it. I would highly recommend it.
Summary: Carmen is a Cuban woman who immigrated to the United States. As her daughter, Jeanette begins to desire more knowledge about her family, Carmen struggles with what she left behind. However, the reflections about her past become all the more difficult as Jeanette begins to age and experience difficulties.
Thoughts: Garcia's writing was beautiful and evoked emotion throughout the story. Interweaving time and perspective we learn about Carmen both from her perspective as well as those of her daughter Jeanette and the young girl that Jeanette takes in when her mother is picked up by ICE. The focus on the choices that people make and the unintended consequences of those decisions is beautifully examined throughout the book.
This was an emotional read, but well worth it. I would highly recommend it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Cancer, Death, Drug abuse, Racism, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Colonisation, Classism, and Deportation