Song of the Water Saints : A Novel

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Summary: Song of the Water Saints
Review: I loved this book. Though written in prose, there was so much written UNDERNEATH all of the words it was like reading poetry. It was beautifully elequent and the way she tied all three generations together was excellent. The women in this story were so intense and full of spirit, and selfish too. Both sexually liberated and aware, and intent on getting what they want out of life. These were not women to give in to anyone. I was exposed to a whole new striking culture, and I can't wait to read what else Nelly has to say.

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Summary: Not at all what I was expecting
Review: I purchased this book because I am from the Dominican Republic and was hoping to read this novel for the familiarity of the country. Not only was this novel very hard to follow but the description of my homeland were not as detailed as I would have hoped. I still have the novel on my kitchen table waiting to finish reading it and it's been several months. This is very hard to consider because I am a very avid reader and have never left a book unread.

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Summary: Resonates With Elegance
Review: SONG OF THE WATER SAINTS is yet another stellar contribution to the fast-growing field of works by young escritoras dominicanas [Dominican women writers] of superior caliber and grace. Nelly Rosario, obviously undaunted by the number of novels that readily plunge the reader into the immigrant experience, adds an exciting new dimension. She clevery and artfully interweaves the delicate threads of myth, history, longing, and pain into a passionate tale of three generations of bold, intrepid Dominican women in search of their respective destinies. The interconnected stories of Graciela, Mercedes, and Leila are unforgettable. Rosario's irresistible prose reads like epic poetry; her style evokes imagination and a deep resonance of remembrance. This is a well-written novel that undergirds our continuing faith in the future direction of Latina Literature. Very Highly Recommended.

Alan Cambeira
Author of AZUCAR! The Story of Sugar (a novel)