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paristexas's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
4.0
brianamaeca's review
2.0
Actual Rating: 2.5
Although, this book wasn't my usual cup of tea it was very interesting. It gave an interesting perspective and narrative of the Puerto Rican culture from a girl who's desperate to become a woman in her family, but at the same time be someone more than what her family expects of her. The book is truly a coming of age story and it was interesting to see Consuelo's life progress in the timeline of the degradation of her sister's mind/family's life. Also, I love how sassy she got at the end. I still wish there was more though.. towards the end.
Although, this book wasn't my usual cup of tea it was very interesting. It gave an interesting perspective and narrative of the Puerto Rican culture from a girl who's desperate to become a woman in her family, but at the same time be someone more than what her family expects of her. The book is truly a coming of age story and it was interesting to see Consuelo's life progress in the timeline of the degradation of her sister's mind/family's life. Also, I love how sassy she got at the end. I still wish there was more though.. towards the end.
sammg's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-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
4.5
I love these characters to pieces. The focus on femininity and purity culture in Latino cultures was important and refreshing. Consuelo is an inspiration, she is who I want to be. Her growth and embracement of her strength, with womanhood rather than in rejection of it, is inspiring. Maria Sereno deserves the world. I could talk for hours about the implication of how women are treated, how they find strength in one another, and what it means to be a culture of silence. Brilliant! And written in such a beautiful and often comedic way that you can sometimes forget the intensity of the situations until things reach their crescendo.
hashputin's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
pageturning_amy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
bellavidaletty's review
5.0
Once I started I couldn't put it down. I just had to find out what would happen next. The story is interesting and unique.
saritagonzalez's review against another edition
4.0
This book hit too close to home on so many levels. The elements of the sufreida is a classic heroine tale among Puerto Rican women. The book was such a great read and made me homesick.