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224 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781534464988
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 23 March 2021
Description
Acclaimed author Margarita Engle tells a painful, poignant story of love in a time of hunger inspired by her own family’s struggles during a dark period in Cuba’s history.The people of Cuba are living in el periodo especial en tiempos de paz—the s...
Community Reviews Summary of 127 reviews
Moods
sad 61%
reflective 46%
informative 34%
challenging 23%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 23%
dark 11%
adventurous 7%
tense 7%
mysterious 3%
Pace
slow 14%
medium 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 22% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | No: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Moderate
Animal death, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality224 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781534464988
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 23 March 2021
Description
Acclaimed author Margarita Engle tells a painful, poignant story of love in a time of hunger inspired by her own family’s struggles during a dark period in Cuba’s history.The people of Cuba are living in el periodo especial en tiempos de paz—the s...
Community Reviews Summary of 127 reviews
Moods
sad 61%
reflective 46%
informative 34%
challenging 23%
hopeful 23%
inspiring 23%
dark 11%
adventurous 7%
tense 7%
mysterious 3%
Pace
slow 14%
medium 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 13% | N/A: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 22% | N/A: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13% | N/A: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | No: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Animal death, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality