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How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water by Angie Cruz

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recidivism23's review

emotional funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Short, easy read and good story. I read the physical book and listened to the audio alternately but found myself mostly listening to the audio as it was very well narrated (performed). It’s an interesting premise to tell the story through a series of sessions with the case worker/job coach at a senior workforce program. I found it a little unbelievable that the main character would tell so many of her flaws and weaknesses and family/neighborhood problems at this type of setting. To me it would have been more believable had it been a therapy setting. Overall a good story and the main character seemed very real (especially listening to the audio version). Short chapters and to the point writing style which I like.

motherjuggler's review

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challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

milkiedayz's review

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

emilyctrigg's review

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emotional reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

maddiesoup's review

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challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

carolina_has_an_idea's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I listened to the audio book and I highly recommend it. The narrator, Rossmery Almonte, does an amazing job bringing Cara to life. Cara Romero is a Dominican immigrant who wants to work. She reminds me of so many women in my life and it was really a treat to listen to this. The story does get intense at points. Check out the trigger warnings for this.However, Cara has a such a full life that is worth telling. I found myself rooting for her even when she did things I didn't like. She is human and is trying her best in this crazy messed up world we live in. I love Cara.