ireadtoescape_'s review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
A really good book.
The writing was so poetic and absolutely enthralling.
A very short read but does it pack a punch.
Filled with so much pain and anguish.
The separation and devastation of this family trying to find a place to exist in peace together.
Very interesting how Andean tales were also weaved in.
We all know the enemy 👀👀
Check trigger warnings!! There are a lot!!
The writing was so poetic and absolutely enthralling.
A very short read but does it pack a punch.
Filled with so much pain and anguish.
The separation and devastation of this family trying to find a place to exist in peace together.
Very interesting how Andean tales were also weaved in.
We all know the enemy 👀👀
Check trigger warnings!! There are a lot!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Xenophobia, Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Torture, Violence, Deportation, and Animal death
Moderate: Physical abuse, Pedophilia, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, and Confinement
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
ashleycmms's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Alcoholism, Violence, Toxic friendship, Physical abuse, Classism, Colonisation, Confinement, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual assault, Trafficking, Racism, Pregnancy, Pedophilia, Animal cruelty, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, Rape, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
happyreadings's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
And maybe there is no nation or citizenry; they're just territories mapped in place of family, in place of love, the infinite country.
Don't let this book fool you. It may be short (about 190 pages) but it packs a lot into it. The story follows Mauro and Elena in Colombia as they fall in love. They decide to make a better life for themselves by immigrating to the US. However, after Mauro gets deported, Elena has to make a very important decision in regards to her youngest daughter. Send her back to Colombia to live with her father so she can support her family in the US or keep all her children in the US with her. The decision is heartbreaking for everyone. But they remain hopeful that they all can be together again, including Mauro.
This story should be taught in schools to shine some light on the "illegal" immigrant problem we have here and why we have it. It was definitely an eye-opening book. I really enjoyed it and it made me realize that sometimes there are no "right" decisions.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse and Sexual assault
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