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192 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307433176
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
Publication date: 13 August 2002
Description
Anita de la Torre never questioned her freedom living in the Dominican Republic. But by her 12th birthday in 1960, most of her relatives have emigrated to the United States, her Tío Toni has disappeared without a trace, and the government’s secret...
Community Reviews Summary of 845 reviews
Moods
sad 67%
informative 41%
hopeful 40%
inspiring 39%
tense 36%
reflective 32%
challenging 26%
dark 25%
adventurous 5%
mysterious 5%
funny 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Plot: 33% | Character: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 75% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Death, Death of parentMinor
Torture, Police brutality, War
192 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307433176
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Laurel Leaf
Publication date: 13 August 2002
Description
Anita de la Torre never questioned her freedom living in the Dominican Republic. But by her 12th birthday in 1960, most of her relatives have emigrated to the United States, her Tío Toni has disappeared without a trace, and the government’s secret...
Community Reviews Summary of 845 reviews
Moods
sad 67%
informative 41%
hopeful 40%
inspiring 39%
tense 36%
reflective 32%
challenging 26%
dark 25%
adventurous 5%
mysterious 5%
funny 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 43% | Plot: 33% | Character: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 75% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Confinement, Death, Death of parentMinor
Torture, Police brutality, War