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The Aguero Sisters: A Novel

Cristina García
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The Aguero Sisters: A Novel

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1997

Book Brief

Cristina García

The Aguero Sisters: A Novel

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1997
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Cuba • 1990s

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1000L

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The Aguero Sisters: A Novel by Cristina García follows the estranged Aguero sisters, Reina and Constancia, whose lives converge after thirty years apart. Reina, a beautiful and resilient woman living in Cuba, survives a lightning accident and decides to reconnect with Constancia in Miami. As they confront their complex family history, including their parents' mysterious past and personal transformations, they strive to reconcile their differences and find peace.

Contemplative

Emotional

Mysterious

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.0

1,616 ratings

59%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Cristina García's The Aguero Sisters: A Novel receives acclaim for its lyrical prose and rich depiction of Cuban heritage. Critics praise its exploration of family bonds and identity but note that the narrative's complexity can be challenging. The alternating timelines and multiple perspectives are seen as both a strength and a potential source of confusion for some readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Aguero Sisters: A Novel?

Readers who enjoy rich, multi-generational stories exploring themes of family, identity, and cultural heritage will appreciate The Aguero Sisters: A Novel by Cristina García. Fans of Isabel Allende's The House of the Spirits and Julia Alvarez's How the García Girls Lost Their Accents will find this book captivating.

4.0

1,616 ratings

59%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Cuba • 1990s

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1000L

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