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Dreaming in Cuban

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1992

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Cristina García

Dreaming in Cuban

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1992
Book Details
Pages

245

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Cuba, New York • 1970s-1980s

Publication Year

1992

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

940L

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Super Short Summary

Dreaming in Cuban by Cristina García is a multi-generational family saga that shifts between narrators and eras, exploring themes of immigration, exile, family dynamics, political ideology, religion, and the Cuban Revolution's impact on Cubans and Cuban Americans. Sensitive topics include mental health conditions, sexual assault, and the death of loved ones.

Melancholic

Mysterious

Nostalgic

Emotional

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

3.9

12,598 ratings

60%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Cristina García's Dreaming in Cuban is praised for its lyrical prose and vivid portrayal of multiple generations of Cuban women, blending reality with magical realism. While some find the narrative structure complex and nonlinear, others appreciate its depth and emotional resonance. A few critics note an uneven pace but commend its rich cultural insights.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dreaming in Cuban?

Readers who enjoy stories of family saga, political upheaval, and magical realism will find Dreaming in Cuban by Cristina García compelling. Fans of Isabel Allende's The House of the Spirits or Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude will appreciate its rich narrative and cultural depth.

3.9

12,598 ratings

60%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

245

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Cuba, New York • 1970s-1980s

Publication Year

1992

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

940L

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