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Mary Ellen
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I didn't realize how recently this book was written! January 2020! I want to revise my earlier comments. This book was written during Trump's presidency. The sad truth is that this book never would find its way into the hands that need it had it been written by someone Hispanic. I have so many things to say. I'll save them for my review when I finish.
— Aug 10, 2024 07:33PM
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Mary Ellen
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This story is gripping. A great work of fiction written by an American for Americans. Unfortunately, according to many of the very people Cummins is trying to speak for, it cannot represent reality. The major criticism that I can see as problematic, is that the main character is a well-educated woman who speaks fluent English.
Despite its flaws though, I think it’s great that people are reading it.
— Aug 09, 2024 11:59PM
Despite its flaws though, I think it’s great that people are reading it.
