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De como las muchachas Garcia perdieron el acento (Spanish Edition)

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Julia Alvarez is a great writer. She "feels" the subject-matter and makes the international reader understand the conflicts of being a Latina in the USA.

I loved the Spanish version of this book. Often, I believe something is lost in a novel when it is translated, so I would recommend reading it in its purest form to get the most out of it. And what a lot there was to get out of this one, too! The character development, especially for Yolanda, one of the Garcia sisters, is phenomenal. The fact that the story is told from backwards chronological order only serves to make the style of the writing more complex and interesting: some of the things you wonder about at the beginning of the book are filled out for you as you reach the end. If you're looking for a fabulous story about family, or a little bit about the modern history of the dominican republic, look no further.

final verdict:
well worth your time, even if you do have to read it in english. :)