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How to Leave Hialeah

Jennine Capó Crucet
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How to Leave Hialeah

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2019

Book Brief

Jennine Capó Crucet

How to Leave Hialeah

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

184

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.2

533 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jennine Capó Crucet's How to Leave Hialeah intertwines wit and poignancy to explore Cuban-American life in Miami. Critics applaud its authentic voice and rich cultural depiction, but some feel the stories can become repetitive. Overall, it's praised for its vibrant characters and insightful narratives despite occasional predictability.

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Who Should Read How to Leave Hialeah?

How to Leave Hialeah by Jennine Capó Crucet will captivate readers who are drawn to richly-detailed short stories exploring Cuban-American identity and the immigrant experience. Fans of Sandra Cisneros' The House on Mango Street and Junot Díaz's Drown will appreciate Crucet's poignant and vivid storytelling.

4.2

533 ratings

75%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

184

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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