Dominicana
by Angie Cruz
2019 · adult
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Set in 3 places · 2 primarySense of Place
5/5
Description · Open Library (CC0)
In bright, musical prose that reflects the energy of New York City, Angie Cruz's *Dominicana* is a vital portrait of the immigrant experience and the timeless coming-of-age story of a young woman finding her voice in the world.
Set in
- ★Washington Heights, New York City · United States★ primaryWashington Heights, NYC; Dominican immigrant community 1960s
- ★Washington Heights · United States★ primaryDominican immigrant neighborhood in upper Manhattan where Ana is confined as a new bride in 1965
- Dominican Republic · Dominican RepublicAna's homeland, sliding into political turmoil while Juan returns to protect family assets
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