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May 27, 2009
Lisa Hickman
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What a beautiful book! This is a fictionalized account of the Mirabal sisters, also known as Las Mariposas, who lived under the dictatorship of Trujillo in the Dominican Republic. I got so caught up in their stories, watching them grow into spirited young women, marry, raise families and struggle with their political and religious beliefs. The tale of the Mirabal sisters is poignant and inspirational. It left me wanting to learn more about life under El Jefe.
I am so fascinated by this book, and not just because I am a Spanish teacher, and not just because I taught my upper levels about the dictatorship of Trujillo this year. The story is so wonderfully told through the four sisters, and at times, I find the plot completely suspenseful. If you are reading this book, or plan to read this book, I highly recommend doing a little research about the Trujillo regime and the "Butterflies" - this book is definitely historical fiction. It is also a very quick
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Oct 09, 2008
Vicki
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Sep 08, 2013
Lindy-Lane
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