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Gringolandia (2009)

by Lyn Miller-Lachmann(Favorite Author)

3.73 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

1931896496 (ISBN13: 9781931896498)

languge

English

genre

Historical Fiction

publisher

Curbstone Books

review 1: This story takes place during the political unrest in Chile in the 1980's, although most of it takes place in the U.S., where the family in the story has relocated. The main character in this book reunites with his father, who has been held and tortured in Chile for 6 years. I like how this story is both about Daniel (the son) and his life and growth, but also has a larger context of the political upheaval in Chile. The characters are believable and I found some parts downright hard to read. The reactions of each family member to the fathers return (who is clearly suffering severe PTSD) seems so true and is really heart-breaking. I wish there was a little more focus on the mother and sister, however.
review 2: This book has a political background in 1980s ... moreChile, but takes place mostly in the United States and is essentially a family story. It follows the family of a Chilean freedom fighter when he is released from prison and joins them in the United States, focusing especially on the relationship between the father and son. It is touchingly honest about the price that Marcelo and his family pay for his political activities, very heartbreaking at points. The political situation in Chile during the 80s is brought to light and forms the backdrop, but the politics is never heavy-handed; the focus is on the family and the choices that each of them makes. less

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