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A review by badmom
In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
A lushly written fictionalization about the Mirabal sisters, legendary figures in Dominican Republican history. The chapters alternate from one sister’s point of view & third person narration over the course of a few decades; we are given intimate insights to the thoughts & choices of each sister - from religion to politics to love & loyalty. The mix of historical fact and imagined lives makes for a richly interesting, satisfying, magical read.
Graphic: Sexism, Violence, Police brutality, Grief, War, and Classism
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Car accident, Murder, and Colonisation