320 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679781455
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Español
Publication date: 08 June 1997
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 94 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
mysterious 50%
dark 33%
sad 33%
funny 16%
informative 16%
tense 16%
Pace
slow 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
MurderMinor
Animal cruelty, Rape, Sexual content
320 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679781455
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Español
Publication date: 08 June 1997
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 94 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
mysterious 50%
dark 33%
sad 33%
funny 16%
informative 16%
tense 16%
Pace
slow 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
MurderMinor
Animal cruelty, Rape, Sexual content