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Subtitle: Cuba’s Greatest Abolitionist. This piece of historical fiction is told entirely in verse, the medium which Gertrudis Gomez de Avellaneda (a/k/a Tula) chose to voice her opinions on slavery and women’s rights.
Engle gives us some insight into the conflicting thoughts and feelings of the young Tula as she approaches the age when young girls are given in marriage – or, as she puts it “sold to a stranger to ensure the family’s fortunes.” Her refusal to bow to this tradition earns her the s ...more
Engle gives us some insight into the conflicting thoughts and feelings of the young Tula as she approaches the age when young girls are given in marriage – or, as she puts it “sold to a stranger to ensure the family’s fortunes.” Her refusal to bow to this tradition earns her the s ...more
I needed to read a BIPOC novel-in-verse for a reading challenge, and I had low expectations. Novels in verse are not my thing at all. I tried a couple, and gave up quickly. But then I tried this one and fell in love. Fascinating person, amazing history, beautiful sentiments, I surprised myself and loved it. This is part of why I do reading challenges: mainly to help me get through my TBR, but also to occasionally branch out and discover something amazing outside of my usual comfort zone.
Oct 18, 2015
Donna
marked it as to-read
Mar 13, 2018
Michelle
marked it as to-read
