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4.75 stars. I found Carolina De Robertis last year when I was looking for books set in Uruguay, and I read The Invisible Mountain, which I loved. I decided to read Perla, which is set in Argentina, and again, De Robertis' writing is enthralling.
To be honest, I know almost nothing about South America, and I want to read more. Between 1976 and 1983, thousands of people "Disappeared" in Argentina at the hands of a Military dictatorship, in order to remove those in opposition to the government.
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To be honest, I know almost nothing about South America, and I want to read more. Between 1976 and 1983, thousands of people "Disappeared" in Argentina at the hands of a Military dictatorship, in order to remove those in opposition to the government.
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Heartbreaking story about the Dirty War in Argentina, and about the children of the disappeared. A big (and well-done) dose of magical realism.
Dec 23, 2012
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Vivid and beautiful, "Perla" captivates and renders the heart. Lush and gorgeously written!
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