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msdsparks's avatar

Oh yessss! I have to steel myself to read this one but Carmen is so great.

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sarah cucchiara's avatar

this is one of my favorite books of all time! machado’s writing style is so beautiful and unique and she tells her story in such a gorgeous way! i’m so glad you liked it

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Hannah's avatar

it was such a brilliant book! she has a very distinct writing style that I adore

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Billie Shafran's avatar

oh woww. this looks like a really compelling read, adding this one to my list!

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Hannah's avatar

it was so so good!!! have your read Her Body and Other Parties? if not I’d highly recommend that one too

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Rachel Baldes's avatar

I love everything she's written. I just read a book "Variations on the Body" by Maria Ospina that's a bit similar to "Her Body...". Ospina is Columbian and the translator's notes are fascinating as well.

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Hannah's avatar

I’ll have to check that one out thank you for the rec!!

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Peta's avatar

Such a great review!!! I’ve never heard of it and I’m

Tempted to go and have a look! Thank you

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Hannah's avatar

thank you!! you’ll have to let me know your thoughts if you do!

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