How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents by Julia Alvarez
This novel follows the story of the four Garcia sisters, who are forced to flee from their home in the Dominican Republic to New York City in the 1960s due to their father's political dissent. The girls struggle to navigate the challenges of assimilation and cultural identity, as they attempt to reconcile their Dominican heritage with their new American lifestyle. The narrative explores themes of identity, family, immigrant experience, and the effects of political unrest, as the girls lose their Spanish accents and adapt to their new environment.
The 1589th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1991
- Nationality
- Dominican
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 290-336
- Words
- 72,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- The 100 Greatest American Novels, 1893 – 1993 (Jeff O'Neal at Bookriot.com)
- 222 Best Books of All Time That Deserve a Spot on Your Bookshelf, With Picks from Bestselling Authors and Indie Booksellers (Parade)
- 500 Great Books by Women (Book)
- The Great American Novels (The Atlantic)