54 pages 1 hour read

Gabriela Garcia

Of Women and Salt

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Gabriela Garcia's Of Women and Salt has been praised for its lyrical prose and complex portrayal of mother-daughter relationships across generations. Reviewers have applauded its interweaving of Cuban-American histories. However, some critics felt its multiple narratives could be disjointed. Overall, it’s a compelling read with rich cultural insights.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Of Women and Salt?

Readers who will enjoy Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia are those who appreciate multi-generational sagas focusing on Latinx heritage, immigration, and resilience. Fans of The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende and The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz will find this novel compelling and profound.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
American Literature
Modern Classic Fiction
Topics
Immigration / Refugee
Gender / Feminism
Race / Racism
Themes
Identity: Race
Society: Immigration
Relationships: Mothers