My Book Club read this book and had a very lively discussion. Well written, brutal in its reality this story of the Dominican Republic and the Trujillo dictatorship delves into the minds and the collective psychic of leaders, rebels and the people.

This is a book worth discussing in any book club. The writing is wonderfully suited to the characters and story. While a tragic event leads to the life experiences of a young woman and others, it tells as much about race relations in this country.