The Pearl of the Antilles

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Summary: engrossing and beautiful
Review: Pearl of the Antilles spirals (a key image in the book) through four generations of Cuban and Cuban-American women, with scraps and fragments of memories, literally scraps of paper that arrive in the U.S. as letters following the Revolution, and luminscent remembered moments, anecdotes, and pieces of conversation that collectively build into a powerful whole. The book will spark moments of recognition and empathy in readers who have no connection to the Cuban/Cuban exile experience (such as myself). It's a remarkably inventive work that you will remember and feel emotionally. 5 thumbs up for this new literary talent.

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Summary: What a wonderful and beautiful book this is...
Review: Reading this book has been both moving, spiritual and one that I will never forget. The characters are vibrant, passionate and you want to know more once you have finished.