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288 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345466105
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 27 April 2004
Description
In this deeply stirring novel, acclaimed author Cristina Garc a follows one extraordinary family through four generations, from China to Cuba to America. Wonderfully evocative of time and place, rendered in the lyrical prose that is Garc a's hallm...
Community Reviews Summary of 72 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
emotional 50%
informative 50%
challenging 33%
sad 33%
adventurous 16%
hopeful 16%
tense 16%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 40%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Average rating
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Racism, Sexual content, Sexual violenceModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Death288 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780345466105
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 27 April 2004
Description
In this deeply stirring novel, acclaimed author Cristina Garc a follows one extraordinary family through four generations, from China to Cuba to America. Wonderfully evocative of time and place, rendered in the lyrical prose that is Garc a's hallm...
Community Reviews Summary of 72 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
emotional 50%
informative 50%
challenging 33%
sad 33%
adventurous 16%
hopeful 16%
tense 16%
Pace
medium 33%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | No: 40%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 80% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Sexual content, Sexual violenceModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Death