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First of all, I was seduced by this gorgeous cover. I think the cover does reflect the narrative. Unfortunately I didnt enjoy this book a whole lot. I love stories about old Cuba, that Cuba that Cuban Americans have embellished in their memory. Old Cuba before the revolution was a great Cuba for some and not others. The complexity of the politics that led to the revolution and the rise of the dictatorship of Castro is a big part of this novel. The thing is I dont like when I character tells me i
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I had a lot of problems with this book but I don't have the energy to fully review it right now. I did take extensive notes, though, so maybe that'll come another time.
I gotta stop reading hyped books. I rarely like them 😩 ...more
I gotta stop reading hyped books. I rarely like them 😩 ...more

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