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Julia Alvarez tells the story of the Garcia sisters as they leave their comfortable home in Santo Domingo to navigate the challenges of the Bronx. The novel portrays their transition from a structured, family‑centered upbringing to the freedom and complexities of New York life, as they question traditional values and embrace the possibilities of American culture.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Julia Alvarez
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