A review by serendipitysbooks
On a Night of a Thousand Stars by Andrea Yaryura Clark

dark emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

 On a Night of a Thousand Stars is the story of Paloma, daughter of an Argentinian diplomat. Comments from an unexpected party guest pique her curiosity about her father’s background and a trip back to Argentina gives her the opportunity to investigate further. Along the way she learns a lot about Argentina’s “Dirty War”, the period of military dictatorship between 1976 and 1983, when up to 30,000 people were forcibly disappeared, her father’s role in helping some people flee the country, plus a really big family secret. The story unfolded via dual timelines and the family storyline was well integrated with the historical facts. The story also highlighted the way the events of the Dirty War continued to impact the country and its citizens nearly twenty years later. A solid read for those who enjoy historical fiction. 
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