Set in 2017 New York City, the narrative follows Olga Acevedo, a high-end wedding planner for the billionaire class, and her brother Prieto, a popular congressman representing their native Brooklyn neighborhood. While they project images of professional success, both struggle with the legacy of their mother, a revolutionary Puerto Rican activist who abandoned them decades ago to fight for independence. When Hurricane Maria devastates the island and their mother resurfaces through cryptically critical letters, the siblings must confront their family secrets, the corruption within the American political system, and their own complicity in the pursuit of the American Dream.
This book is for readers interested in the tension between personal ambition and cultural identity within the Puerto Rican diaspora. It appeals to those who enjoy stories about neighborhood gentrification and the internal mechanics of political power. Readers conclude the book with a sharper understanding of how colonial history dictates modern family dynamics and the specific ways systemic neglect impacts disaster recovery on the island. It provides a blueprint for reconciling private desire with the obligations of social activism.
Balanced in tone; an easy read.
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- Published
- 2022
- Language
- EN
