energyrae 's review for:

The Night Travelers by Armando Lucas Correa

5.0

emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

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 Trauma is inherited, it’s generational, and it carries such a heavy weight. From Germany to Cuba and back again, these 4 women are all so special in their own right.

This is a story that draws you into each woman’s storyline. I liked Ally, and my heart broke for her as hers broke. But I knew nothing good could be in store for her as she set her daughter adrift across the ocean. I related more to Lilith, who knew that Cuba was just a waypoint in her life. She lived with such indifference and hurt toward her mother for giving her away. But now she has Martin and a family, and Cuba is not in a good position. But by the time she was ready to leave, Martin wasn’t.

Last, we have Nadine and, subsequently, Luna, who is an integral part of her story. Nadine has buried her past because she doesn’t want it to swallow her whole. But Luna wants to know the family history, and Nadine won’t stand in her way. It is through the past that Luna shines; she is Ally personified in the newer generation.

The Night Travelers is a story of sacrifice, hurt, and knowing when to let go. It covers many important historical topics, such as Nazi Germany, Castro’s takeover, the Berlin wall, eugenics, and more. This is such a beautiful story of love, and I cannot recommend it enough.