Dominicana
- 336 pages
- 12 hours of reading
A poignant and nuanced portrait of a Dominican teenager's arranged marriage and immigration to New York City in the 1960s
Angie Cruz Books
Angie Cruz writes with remarkable brilliance about identity, family, and the search for belonging in a harsh world. Her work delves into the complexities of immigrant life, exploring themes of longing, loss, and resilience through vivid characters and evocative language. Cruz's style is both raw and lyrical, capturing both the pain and the beauty of the human experience. Her novels offer a deeply moving and thought-provoking read that will leave readers contemplating.
The act of playing the gèuira serves as a poignant reminder for Angâelica of her cherished connections, particularly with her grandfather in the Dominican Republic. This musical instrument evokes memories of love and loss, highlighting themes of family, heritage, and nostalgia. Through her music, Angâelica navigates her emotions and the distance that separates her from her roots.
From the author of the Women's Prize-shortlisted Dominicana comes an inventive, funny and deeply moving new novel about a Dominican-American woman who has lost her job, her son, and her sense of purpose but is fighting to get it all back.
An evocative story of family from the Women's Prize shortlisted author of Dominicana
A sweeping novel about love, loss and family from the Women's Prize shortlisted author of Dominicana