A review by butterwashere
Pilar Ramirez and the Escape from Zafa by Julian Randall

adventurous tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

 
CW: minor blood, gore 

I remember picking up the book and reading the quote on the cover in which it said for readers to be prepared since it’s a fast paced book. 

It was indeed fast paced. 
I love the descriptions and also the descriptions. It feels like I’m there watching it all play out. I also love rooting for Pilar as they navigate their surroundings and also fight. 

I also picked up a bit of Spanish. My favorite spanish word is payasa which translates to clown in english. (note: Spanish terms are gendered, so in this case, this is used to describe a feminine person)

I love the idea of what inspires the plot, especially with the ideas of the sisters as the butterflies and how someone’s unfinished story is demonstrated in a blank piece of paper that is hidden. I read the story of the Mirabal sisters and how they fought against the Trujillo regime back when I was in 10th grade. 

  
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