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Average rating: 4.7 · 10 ratings · 8 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Optimistic Cuban: A novel 4.86 avg rating — 7 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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We Burn Daylight

by Bret Anthony Johnston

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Heart, Be at Peace

by Donal Ryan

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Death Comes to Marlow (Marlow Murder Club #2)

by Robert Thorogood

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José liked Tom's review of The Optimistic Cuban: A novel: "I thoroughly enjoyed this story of Cuba’s transition from the Batista regime to the beginnings of Castro’s rule, as experienced by the main character. I’ve always had a vague idea of the events that took place but I was about ten years old at the tim" Read more of this review »
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José liked Kirk Lawson's review of The Optimistic Cuban: A novel: "Jose Sotolongo is an adept writer who spins multiple plot threads, each its own part of the complete story and each with its own characters. He masterfully weaves everything together in a complex yet tight fabric. From the protagonist Fernando and th" Read more of this review »
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José made a comment on Grady’s review of The Optimistic Cuban: A novel " Grady, I’m indebted to you for your intelligent analysis. "
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José made a comment on Simon’s review of The Optimistic Cuban: A novel " Thank you, Simon. I’m glad it proved worthwhile. "
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