A review by cassielaj
How Not To Drown In A Glass Of Water by Angie Cruz

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I have never read a novel with such a clear character voice. You can practically hear Cara telling you her story as this book goes along, with all her tangents and stories and Spanglish. I loved it. I loved her. As she weaves her story, the novel explores aging, family dynamics, immigration and citizenship, work, and all the unpaid labor that many people, especially women and especially older women, contribute to society. The fact that Cara’s sessions were interspersed with various documents and job applications only further developed her voice and her story. An excellent read. 
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