Tropical Depression by Patti Liszkay
TITLE INFORMATION
Tropical Depression
Patti Liszkay
Black Rose Writing, 314 pages
9781685131838, 04.27.2023
Overall Rating = 4.25
Storyline & Concept = 4.75
Writing & Delivery = 4
Editorial = 3.75
Tropical Depression by Patti Liszkay is a powerful and emotionally charged novel that follows the story of Lupe and Ascensión, who have been deported from America and are struggling to adjust to life back to Nicaragua, having left behind their American-born child. Until they could be reunited, they found work at a geothermal plant built on a large volcano, where they made important connections. The first part of the book takes place at Ascensión’s grandfather’s home, where readers are introduced to a diverse group of characters, each with their unique personalities and relationships with one another. Throughout the novel, the tension between Lupe and the other women of the family is palpable.
Liszkay is skilled at bringing each character to life with detailed descriptions and provides their family trees at the beginning of each part of the novel, helping readers to better understand the relationships between the characters from both Nicaragua and the United States. The American couple, Sally and Silvio, play an important role in portraying the cultural contrast between Nicaragua and America.
Although the book could benefit from more editing in some parts, the dialogue flows smoothly and keeps readers engaged throughout. Tropical Depression deals with important themes such as family relationships, cultural differences, and navigating emotional turmoil. It's worth noting that this is the third book in the Equal and Opposites trilogy, but it can be enjoyed as a standalone novel.
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