A wonderful book with the narrative alternating between two sisters who didn't know of each other's existence until their father dies. The two voices are very convincing, and the feelings portrayed are very raw and real. The setting - alternating between the Dominican Republic and a Dominican/mixed community in New York are brought vividly to life, as are the contrasts between the two girls' lives. Their father's death brings all sorts of revelations and resentments to the surface, all of which are beautifully handled. The Spanish phrases add depth to it, although I did resort to Google translate several times when the context didn't make the meaning clear. The poetry was low key, but added to the general feel of the book. Recommended.