Title: Well-written, but that's about it
Product review: Luisita Lopez Torregrosa's book is very well-written, but I was not moved by this book, even though it deals with very personal and emotionally painful issues. The author seems extremely detached, even when talking about her "raw passion." In fact, Lopez Torregrosa is the least interesting of the characters in the book. Her mother and sister seem like more complex figures. I much prefer Esmeralda Santiago's memoirs, which are far more readable and engaging, even if they sometimes resort to cliches. At least she makes you care for the characters, and her own personal hardships, which Lopez Torregrosa unfortunately does not.
Would you say this review depicts the product in a flattering or unflattering light?
