Before We Were Free
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Before We Were Free

by Julia Alvarez

2002•Historical•167 pages

Taste attributes: historicaldramawholesomerealisticlinearemotive & stirringhuman spirit/resilience/survivalinjustice/tragedy/vengeance

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Boxlist takeA wholesome, stirring historical novel, grounded rather than fantastical. Best if you like warmth over edge.

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3.0 / 5

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About This Book

Anita de la Torre never questioned her freedom living in the Dominican Republic. But by her 12th birthday in 1960, most of her relatives have emigrated to the United States, her Tio Toni has disappeared without a trace, and the government's secret police terrorize her remaining family because of their suspected opposition of el Trujillo's dictatorship.Using the strength and courage of her family, Anita must overcome...

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Characteristics

Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

HistoricalDramaHuman spirit/resilience/survivalInjustice/tragedy/vengeance

Subjects

RevolutionsJuvenile fictionFamily lifeHistoryFamilyFamiliesHistorical fictionHistoire

Details

Author
Julia Alvarez
Published
2002
Pages
167
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