Cuba: An American History
Cuba: An American History
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Brief
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Book • Nonfiction
Cuba • 19th-21st Century
2021
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Cuba, Ada Ferrer explores the island's complex history from pre-colonial times to the present, highlighting crucial events and figures. The book delves into Cuba's political, economic, and social evolution, emphasizing key moments that shaped its identity, resilience, and tumultuous past.
Informative
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Ada Ferrer's Cuba has been praised for its comprehensive and engaging historical narrative, providing a nuanced understanding of Cuba's complex past. Critics commend Ferrer's meticulous research and vivid storytelling. However, some note the dense scholarly detail might overwhelm casual readers. Overall, it's an insightful read for history enthusiasts.
Who Should Read Cuba: An American History?
Readers who enjoy nuanced histories with rich cultural and political insights will find Cuba by Ada Ferrer captivating. Fans of Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude and Eduardo Galeano's Open Veins of Latin America will appreciate Ferrer's depth and storytelling finesse in depicting Cuba's complex past.
5,638 ratings
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Book • Nonfiction
Cuba • 19th-21st Century
2021
Adult
18+ years
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