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Novel • Fiction
Cuba, New York • 1970s-1980s
1992
Adult
18+ years
940L
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
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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.
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.
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Lourdes
Celia's daughter who emigrated to the United States with her family. She owns a bakery in Brooklyn, has strong anti-communist views, and struggles with her relationships with both her mother and her daughter Pilar.
Felicia
Another of Celia's daughters who remains in Cuba after the revolution and faces mental health challenges. She is depicted as having an interest in Santería and is critical of communism.
Pilar
Lourdes's daughter and a talented artist who is drawn to the New York punk scene. She explores her Cuban identity through cultural connections and seeks to understand her heritage.
Jorge
Celia's husband and father to Lourdes and Felicia, who is an anti-communist and remains emotionally bonded to his daughter Lourdes even after his death. He moves to the United States for medical treatment before his passing.
Ivanito, Luz, and Milagro
Felicia's children who experience the complexities of family dynamics and the impact of political ideologies. Ivanito, the youngest, is academically talented and interconnected with historical movements in Cuba.
245
Novel • Fiction
Cuba, New York • 1970s-1980s
1992
Adult
18+ years
940L
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