Dreaming in Cuban by Cristina García

Dreaming in Cuban

Cristina García

256 pages • first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Cristina García’s acclaimed book is the haunting, bittersweet story of a family experiencing a country’s revolution and the revelations that follow. The lives of Celia del Pino and her husband, daughters, and grandchildren mirror the magical reali...

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Community Reviews Summary of 757 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
emotional 67%
sad 37%
dark 35%
mysterious 26%
challenging 24%
tense 15%
funny 13%
adventurous 11%
informative 9%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 30%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 93% | A mix: 4% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 35% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 31% | No: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.62

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