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Why were there 6 chapters worth of exposition?

The Color of My Words by Lynn Joseph

December 31, 2024 by Bibliophile Leave a Comment

On the subject of books I read for school, I had to read this one for Spanish class (in Spanish), and it was definitely my least favorite book I’ve had to read for school this year. The Color of My Words tells the story of Ana Rosa, an 11 or 12 year old girl in the Dominican Republic soon after Trujillo’s dictatorship who dreams of being an author. However, due to the lingering political turmoils, it isn’t safe to write. Thought the book, Ana Rosa […]

Filed Under: Fiction, History Tagged With: Lynn joseph

Bibliophile's CBR16 Review No:41 · Genres: Fiction, History · Tags: Lynn joseph ·
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