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myhtet96's review against another edition
3.0
It’s more of a historical analysis than history. The book gave a pretty balanced and nuanced observation of Cuban revolution, avoiding both overly optimistic dogma and counter-revolutionary propaganda. It covered other important aspects of Cuban society like arts and culture instead of just analyzing politics and economics, which I like, but I felt that some sections are too rushed considering the short length of the book. A good book to read if you want a better understanding of Cuba than a dictatorship hell or a socialist paradise.
abby271's review against another edition
4.0
A great overview of the Cuban Revolution. A perfect book for Undergraduate history students like myself. As an American, I was shocked to learn about the ways the United States have treated Cuba in the fight against communism. I found it very interesting to read how Cuba associated capitalism with oppression rather than prosperity.
lstmemery's review against another edition
3.0
First, a confession. I picked up this book without reading the description. I expected it to be a military history of the Cuban insurgency in the 1950s. It is actually a primer on postcolonial Cuban history and culture. I found it fair-minded and direct, but also a bit dry. I'd recommend this book as a introductory reference, but not something I'd read again for pleasure.
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