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Nov 26, 2023Akhil_08 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
In the Time of the Butterflies is a historical fiction novel which takes the reader through the journey of the Mirabal sisters, during a time of oppression from the cruel dictator Rafael Trujillo. Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Molina was one of…
Mar 09, 2022pacl_teens rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
"The storytelling of this book was phenomenal! In the Time of the Butterflies, written by Julia Alvarez, depicts the ruler of the Dominican Republic, Rafael Trujillo, and his way to power. But not only does it depict the ruler, it depicts…
Jan 25, 2022Kimberleygray rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Found this to be an engaging book. It is broken down in a couple of different ways. The stories of the 4 women are told in 1st person in various chapters by each woman. There is some jumping around in the timeline to tell the story. I…
Jan 16, 2022uncommonreader rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A wonderful and important book about the Mirabal sisters whose assassinations because of their resistance to the dictator Trujillo on November 25. 1960 is commemerated as the National Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Wonen. The…
Jan 13, 2022Arthurstone rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
An interesting story poorly told.
Nov 06, 2021ciyer9 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Julia Alvarez’s historical fiction novel (based on a true story), In the Time of the Butterflies, is about the Mirabal sisters rebelling against Trujillo, who was their dictator in the Dominican Republic. There are four sisters, and the…
Mar 30, 2021sjpl_jtlee rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
In the Time of the Butterflies, written by Julia Alvarez, is a novel based on true events. The novel is set in the Dominican Republic during Rafael Trujillo’s dictatorship, and revolves around the life of four sisters during this dark…
Mar 21, 2021maryebarr rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I read this book for the Well Read Mom book club. I was not very excited about this month's selection. It is an historical fiction account of four sister who fought a dictatorial regime in the Dominican Republic in the 1950's, based on…
Jan 05, 2021Renzy00 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Some things I like about this book is that the book shows the views of each of the sisters. With this view we can go deeper into the minds of the sisters. This makes us see the events of the story in many ways and in many different views.…
Nov 01, 2020Green_Cat_68 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Alvarez’s ability to essentially impersonate each of the Mirabal sisters in this historical fiction novel is astounding! She manages to breathe life into them through her writing, and immerses the audience as these sisters struggle and…
Feb 08, 2020snailgem rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
lost interest
Oct 02, 2018OPL_EllyR rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This story could so easily be plot-driven and action-packed, but, in Alvarez's hands, it becomes a slow-building novel about family, safety and conviction, with moments of almost cinematic intensity. She writes such subtle coming-of-age…
Mar 08, 2018
A great read!
May 04, 2017laurauk rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
13+ A fictionalized account of the early lives of the four Mirabel sisters who lived under the dictatorship of Trujillo in the Dominican Republic and were assassinated in 1960. Meandering, lush style written in four voices.
Mar 31, 2017JCLJoyceM rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Beautifully written with the author alternating the storytelling from the viewpoint of the four sisters. While you learn early on that the story will end tragically, you marvel at the guts of these women and the sister who remains. Glad to…
Dec 12, 2015CMLibrary_JLytal rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I absolutely loved this book. Alvarez handles a hauntingly tragic story with compassion, sensitivity and great aplomb. Reader's will fall deeply in live with the characters, laughing with their triumphs and crying with their setbacks.…
Aug 17, 2015sspaniolo rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is so good. The writing, the characters, the settings, all so good!!!!
Feb 20, 2014TulsaTimeTraveler rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book will sweep you away into a setting with beautiful scenery, political turmoil, and a family who struggle to find a balance between standing up for their rights and keeping themselves out of danger.
Jul 31, 2012sailthessj rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Beatiful and moving story.
Rinve
Jul 09, 2012Rinve rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Very Encouraging Story
Nov 02, 2011
In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alverez is a book that depicts the difficulties of the community of Dominican Republic. The revolution that Minerva begins soon changes, altering from being a Minerva thing to a DR revolt. This book…
Jan 14, 2011dianegallison rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed In the Time of the Butterflies. I had no idea about this dark period in the history of the Dominican Republic and this story really brought it to life. The character development was fantastic and the layout of the story…
Oct 25, 2010johnsonkjcl rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
In "In the Time of the Butterflies", Julia Alvarez introduces American readers to the story of the Mirabal sisters, Dominican underground political activists, who were brutally assassinated on orders of the Dominican dictator Rafael…
hermlou
Jan 04, 2010hermlou rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Four sisters, the butterflies, lived in the Domincan Republic at the time when Trujillo was dictator. Their ordinary lives were changed as they became older and joined the rebels. This is part of history that I was ignorant of. Alvarez…