The Agüero Sisters by Cristina García

The Agüero Sisters

Cristina García

297 pages • first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

This story of two sisters haunted by the deaths of their parents and separated by the Cuban revolution is also a tale of love, loyalty and deception which asks painful questions about homeland, allegiance, desire, identity and memory.

Community Reviews Summary of 96 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 71%
mysterious 57%
adventurous 42%
challenging 42%
dark 28%
informative 28%
sad 28%
funny 14%
tense 14%

Pace

medium 62%
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

3.62

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