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domigaet's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
mzzclaire's review against another edition
5.0
I read this book about 5 years ago, and I still think about it from time to time. That's how deeply it resonated with me. To think that could have been me if I was born in another time. Haiti is still heavily at a point of unrest, there is no silver lining for this story. Perhaps you have to have been through a similar struggle to understand, sometimes there is no glass-half full conclusion. In any case, I do remember picking up a lighter read after this one to change the direction of my thoughts. I do not remember how I came across this novel as I usually avoid such heavy content as it affects me so emotionally, but I am a better person and reader for it and the conversations it has caused me to spark with others about such topics.
adz864's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
slow-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
3.5
mad_didas's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
camillarose's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-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? No
4.5
randomkaramazov's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
lauradunn84's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5
This was a slow paced book, with a dark historical subject, that was only made bearable by the author’s beautiful writing. It took me a long time to get through this book, and i found myself getting lost with some of the characters and storylines. There was a lot going on. But if you’re looking for a book you can just sit with, take your time, and enjoy this for you.
queen3210's review against another edition
2.0
Very disappointing book, a bunch of nothing happens but a lot happens. The audiobook added to my less than stellar experience as the voice belongs to a Caucasian and not a woman of color or so it sounds like it. Or should I say she has an English accent and French would have been the better choice for where and who this book is supposedly about.
askatknits's review against another edition
4.0
I knew nothing of Haiti, outside knowing of "Baby Doc" Duvalier. But, Allende starts this book in Haiti and she took me on a fascinating journey into the rich setting of Haiti and life there and on to life in New Orleans. I loved Zarite, or Tete, from the beginning when she is just a young child. The topics discussed are thought provoking and this story will stay with me for a long time.