A review by katzmetz
How the García Girls Lost Their Accents by Julia Alvarez

emotional funny reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

I understand why this is a literary classic. It's well written and explores a lot of what could be considered sociopolitical issues indirectly, through the experiences of the characters almost tangentially, making it a lot less heavy-handed than it could be.