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336 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781565129757
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Publication date: 12 January 2010
Description
Acclaimed writer Julia Alvarez's beloved first novel gives voice to four sisters as they grow up in two cultures. The Garcia sisters--Carla, Sandra, Yolanda, and Sof a--and their family must flee their home in the Dominican Republic after their fa...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,084 reviews
Moods
emotional 65%
funny 24%
hopeful 20%
challenging 17%
sad 15%
inspiring 13%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 11%
informative 8%
tense 8%
dark 5%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Pedophilia, SexismModerate
Eating disorder, Mental illness, Animal crueltyMinor
War, Adult/minor relationship, Police brutality
336 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781565129757
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Publication date: 12 January 2010
Description
Acclaimed writer Julia Alvarez's beloved first novel gives voice to four sisters as they grow up in two cultures. The Garcia sisters--Carla, Sandra, Yolanda, and Sof a--and their family must flee their home in the Dominican Republic after their fa...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,084 reviews
Moods
emotional 65%
funny 24%
hopeful 20%
challenging 17%
sad 15%
inspiring 13%
adventurous 11%
lighthearted 11%
informative 8%
tense 8%
dark 5%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 28%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 18% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Pedophilia, SexismModerate
Eating disorder, Mental illness, Animal crueltyMinor
War, Adult/minor relationship, Police brutality