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214 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781913867331
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Charco Press
Publication date: 27 September 2022
For readers who crave a rich, immersive exploration of identity, culture, and the complexities of colonial history, Salt Crystals by Cristina Bendek is a captivating and provocative journey that will resonate deeply with those who appreciate nuanced portrayals of the Caribbean experience and the ongoing struggles of decolonization.
Description
San Andrés rises gently from the Caribbean, part of Colombia but closer to Nicaragua, the largest island in an archipelago claimed by the Spanish, colonized by the Puritans, worked by slaves, and home to Arab traders, migrants from the mainland, a...
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Moods
reflective: 88%
informative: 72%
emotional: 32%
challenging: 28%
hopeful: 20%
adventurous: 12%
dark: 12%
funny: 12%
inspiring: 12%
mysterious: 12%
lighthearted: 4%
sad: 4%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Chronic illness, Racism, SlaveryModerate
Classism, Police brutality, ViolenceMinor
Death, Drug use, Sexual content214 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781913867331
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Charco Press
Publication date: 27 September 2022
For readers who crave a rich, immersive exploration of identity, culture, and the complexities of colonial history, Salt Crystals by Cristina Bendek is a captivating and provocative journey that will resonate deeply with those who appreciate nuanced portrayals of the Caribbean experience and the ongoing struggles of decolonization.
Description
San Andrés rises gently from the Caribbean, part of Colombia but closer to Nicaragua, the largest island in an archipelago claimed by the Spanish, colonized by the Puritans, worked by slaves, and home to Arab traders, migrants from the mainland, a...
Community Reviews
Moods
reflective: 88%
informative: 72%
emotional: 32%
challenging: 28%
hopeful: 20%
adventurous: 12%
dark: 12%
funny: 12%
inspiring: 12%
mysterious: 12%
lighthearted: 4%
sad: 4%
Pace
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Chronic illness, Racism, SlaveryModerate
Classism, Police brutality, ViolenceMinor
Death, Drug use, Sexual content