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shoshanagould's review
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
A solid memoir. Very reflective. Lost interest in the final third.
shai631's review
5.0
I love reading authentic stories and Mother Island is such a book. Jaime Figueroa takes us through her journey to reconnect with her ties to Puerto Rico after being raised in the mainland United States. Her childhood, family ties and her move back to the island are all topics that are explored.
As a first-generation American, I could identify with the struggle that Figueroa goes through with trying to reconnect with our roots. I appreciate the chance to read this book from Netgalley.
As a first-generation American, I could identify with the struggle that Figueroa goes through with trying to reconnect with our roots. I appreciate the chance to read this book from Netgalley.
jypaiz's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you to Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor, Pantheon via Netgalley for providing me with this ARC! This memoir was a beautiful, elaborate, and rich depiction of the multifaceted concept of motherhood. Through her prose, it’s clear the connection the author has with her intergenerational legacy, both the strength she draws from it and the burdens of ingrained colonization and misogyny. This book reminded me why I love reading memoirs so much. I hope that eventually the audiobook will be released with the author reading, because I think the power of her words would be especially compelling. Recommending to all my friends who enjoy memoirs, especially those looking for more Afro-Latine authors!
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