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The Great Divide

Cristina Henríquez

DID NOT FINISH: 43%

This is a history lesson disguised as a novel. “Francisco remembered…” and then a detailed account of historical events - no thank you. Also way too much meandering to side characters. This period in history is fascinating and deserves a better novel set in it.