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This book was a diverse read. In some ways, it was a traditional Latin American read rife with magical realism and some elements of ethnic storytelling thrown in, but it also gave a nod toward postmodern mechanisms by inserting cliff notes that were a mixture of sci-fi references and Dominican history lesson rolled into one. The characters in this book seem really raw to the point where, you feel as if these individuals actually exist in real life. Yet, you find yourself praying to God that you
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An amazing book, absolutely distinctive use of form where you can tell Diza took complete ownership of this book and its form. Managed to make a rather tragic book a fun read.
I was taken aback by the unfamiliar format of this novel. It's not the type of book that I would choose for myself but it was easy to get through and I really enjoyed it.
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I liked this one. I felt like I got to see part of an experience totally different from mine.
Jan 05, 2016
Steve
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