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.