How to Leave Hialeah
Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 2019
184
Short Story Collection • Fiction
2019
Adult
18+ years
533 ratings
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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.
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.
533 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
184
Short Story Collection • Fiction
2019
Adult
18+ years
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