Butterfly's Daughter, The (2011) - Plot & Excerpts
The audiobook was read by the author, which was wonderful. She was great at doing different voices for different characters.There were some things that bothered me a little. The story could turn a tiny bit corny at times, and though most of the conversations were very realistic(she really did a great job reading those by the way!), sometimes characters could get into quite the monologue.Now I did like the story. It was like a road-movie in book form. A coming-of-age story with lots of interesting characters coming in and out of the story as the main character travelled further and further. Also, there were lots of butterflies! And interesting facts about them too.Anyway, this isn't my favorite book of all time, it's not the most beautifully written, deeply moving, life-altering book I've read, but it had heart and I enjoyed it. And it would make a great audiobook to take with you on your own road trip, or just on vacation! This story follows the women of a Mexican family from their homeland to America and back. We learn of the trials the three generations face. Their story is interwoven with the life of monarch butterflies who winter in the hometown of the family. I learned about the culture of Mexican families and was fascinated by the monarch information. The author provided a moving story that held my attention.
What do You think about Butterfly's Daughter, The (2011)?
This was a great summer read...and now I want to go hunt monarchs.
—zooitje12
Увлекателно написана история.
—nikki
Very good. Gave me different views of things.
—Test
