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256 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375725494
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 09 September 2003
Description
This vibrant, provocative début novel explores the dreams and struggles of three generations of Dominican women. Graciela, born on the outskirts of Santo Domingo at the turn of the century, is a headstrong adventuress who comes of age during the U...
Community Reviews Summary of 38 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
tense 50%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
informative 33%
sad 33%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
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Death, Rape, Physical abuse256 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375725494
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 09 September 2003
Description
This vibrant, provocative début novel explores the dreams and struggles of three generations of Dominican women. Graciela, born on the outskirts of Santo Domingo at the turn of the century, is a headstrong adventuress who comes of age during the U...
Community Reviews Summary of 38 reviews
Moods
reflective 50%
tense 50%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
informative 33%
sad 33%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Rape, Physical abuse