The Firefly Letters by Margarita Engle

The Firefly Letters

Margarita Engle

fiction historical poetry young adult challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

151 pages | first published 2010

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The freedom to roam is something that women and girls in Cuba do not have. Yet when Fredrika Bremer visits from Sweden in 1851 to learn about the people of this magical island, she is accompanied by Cecilia, a young slave who longs for her lost ho...
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Summary of 36 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
emotional 57%
challenging 42%
hopeful 42%
inspiring 42%
informative 28%
sad 28%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 25%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 42%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.88

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