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A review by vikreadstons
When Palomas Visit by Abel Zavala
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is a HEAVY story about death, grief, and trauma told in a beautiful way. I loved the references to Mexican American culture, food and especially music. The idea of a vhs taking someone back in time is clever and done really well. I loved how all the small choices in the book come together. This is a must-read for Latinos- especially 1st gen’s.