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A review by berrypatch
Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was absolutely incredible. Underscored by events in Puerto Rico and the deep sociological tension between a neglectful and manipulate mother and her pining children, Olga Dies Dreaming gives an impactful and informative insight into the impact of community, corruption of power, and pull between expectations and personal fulfillment. I cried many times.
Graphic: Addiction and Abandonment
Moderate: Death of parent, Outing, Colonisation, and Classism
Minor: Alcoholism, Infertility, Rape, Xenophobia, and Abortion