336 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307803429
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 27 July 2011
Description
When Cristina García’s first novel, Dreaming in Cuban, was published in 1992, The New York Times called the author "a magical new writer…completely original." The book was nominated for a National Book Award, and reviewers everywhere praised it fo...
Community Reviews Summary of 95 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
mysterious 57%
adventurous 42%
challenging 42%
dark 28%
informative 28%
sad 28%
funny 14%
tense 14%
Pace
slow 37%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 50%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
MurderMinor
Animal cruelty, Rape, Sexual content
336 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780307803429
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Publication date: 27 July 2011
Description
When Cristina García’s first novel, Dreaming in Cuban, was published in 1992, The New York Times called the author "a magical new writer…completely original." The book was nominated for a National Book Award, and reviewers everywhere praised it fo...
Community Reviews Summary of 95 reviews
Moods
reflective 71%
mysterious 57%
adventurous 42%
challenging 42%
dark 28%
informative 28%
sad 28%
funny 14%
tense 14%
Pace
slow 37%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 50%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
MurderMinor
Animal cruelty, Rape, Sexual content