Book review: Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez

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English - March 10, 2022 21:35 - 6 minutes - 5.71 MB
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Martene McCaffrey of Unity Books Auckland reviews Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez. Published by Little, Brown A bold and funny insight into the complicated familial relationships of Olga, a strong-minded Puerto Rican narrator and guide through a rapidly gentrifying and corrupt New York. Gonzalez's debut novel is a beautiful and hilarious look at identity, family, politics and love.