How the García Girls Lost Their Accents
by Julia Alvarez
How the García Girls Lost Their Accents by Julia Alvarez holds a well received rating of 3.62 out of 5, based on 15.2K reader ratings. First published in 1991. The book spans 304 pages.
About How the García Girls Lost Their Accents
Uprooted from their family home in the Dominican Republic, the four Garcia sisters - Carla, Sandra, Yolanda, and Sofia - arrive in New York City in 1960 to find a life far different from the genteel existence of maids, manicures, and extended family they left behind. What they have lost - and what they find - is revealed in the fifteen interconnected stories that make up this exquisite novel from one of the premier novelists of our time.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Julia Alvarez |
| Published | 1991 |
| Pages | 304 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Classics, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.62 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 15,231 |
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What genre is How the García Girls Lost Their Accents?
How the García Girls Lost Their Accents is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is How the García Girls Lost Their Accents worth reading?
Based on 15.2K reader ratings, How the García Girls Lost Their Accents has an average score of 3.62 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is How the García Girls Lost Their Accents?
How the García Girls Lost Their Accents has 304 pages.
Who wrote How the García Girls Lost Their Accents?
How the García Girls Lost Their Accents was written by Julia Alvarez. It was first published in 1991.
What is the ISBN for How the García Girls Lost Their Accents?
The ISBN-13 for How the García Girls Lost Their Accents is 9780452287080.0.
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