En el Tiempo de las Mariposas (In the Time of the Butterflies) Audiobook (Unabridged)

" (Six World Review) Will always weep for the Mirabals. "

" Historical novel....Dominican Republic 1950-60s....fictionalized account of revolutionary sisters during the reign of Trujillo. "

" This book was pretty good. It is always interesting to see how we remember people and events from our lives. Just to see how everything thing played out in the end for the sisters and to know that it is all a matter of choices. It is about choosing who you are and what you stand for. "

" Another wonderful read although heartbreaking. "

" Engaging, heartbreaking story. Loved the sisters. Strong female characters, which I loved. Didn't know much about the Trujillo dictatorship before I read this. "

" A simply stunning book that lives up to its reputation. I loved reading the amazing story of the Mariposas. Alvarez has taken the characters and made the famous Mirabel sisters come alive. At the end of the book I felt I had emerged from a dream. Read this powerful book. "

" In the Time of Butterflies is about a courageous family and their fight for freedom during the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo in the Dominican Republic. Author Julia Alavarez does a great job of bringing the Mirabel sisters to life and it feels very believable. It's a great blend of fiction and history. "

" This was solid story that was beautifully written about a history I did not know. I loved the bond of the sisters and understood what they were all fighting for, but would I have been brave enough or willing to leave my children to do the same if I was in that situation? "

" I thought that I would be really interested but, I just never got to the good part. Too slow for me...didn't finish "

" Absolutely wonderful. Julia Alvarez is becoming one of my favorite new authors. "

" Interesting book. Although I wasn't sure what the facts of the story were until the epilogue at the end. Well written. The different viewpoints made the story more interesting. It was nice to have the whole story from the four sisters. "

" This was lovely. I want to thank Rosie Berrido for an absolutely stunning audio performance. "

" The story/ characters did not draw me in, which is quite rare; as well as too many sexual references. "

" Great book! This book is part of my history. "

" Marvelous voice. Perceptive and full of energy. "

" I really enjoyed this. Sometimes I find the multicultural lit. I read in classes so depressing, but this is hopeful (even though sad). "

" Magnificent novel, extraordinary novel a must read. "

" It's the story of the sisters Mirabel during the tyranny of Trujillo in the Dominican Republic. I'll never understand how people can be so brave in such frightening times. "

" Very interesting book about the Mirabelle sisters massacred by the murderous Trujillo regime in the Dominican Republic "

" My second Julia Alvarez book about "El Jefe". I enjoy reading about Trujillo's dictatorship, but I would also like to know what happened after he was murdered. Did the next president bring peace to DR? What about the Maribal sisters' next generation? What is going on with them? "

" I enjoyed this book. Quick read. "

" A greatly written story about the sad destiny of Mirabal sisters, who were fighting the dictatorship in Dominican Republic... a really touching story. "

" Had to read this as a part of summer reading for a class in high school & it taught me about an era in hispanic culture nobody really knew about. Interesting & sad but very good and well written. "

" Eye opening in many ways. A beneficial read for the history of pre 1960 Dominican Republic, the tyranny of Trujillo, examples of marital dynamics - successes and failures, prison life for women under the rule of a dictator, and more. "

" fictionalized history/biography of the Mirabel Sisters, las Mariposas, and their courageous stand for freedom and human dignity. Great book. "

" The AHSS (Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences) Alumni group at DU have a book club, and this is the book they are currently reading. The author is part of their Distinguished Speakers Series and is scheduled to speak on April 17, 2012. "

" loved this book. it was difficult at first to keep all of the sisters straight, but hearing their different sides of the same story was excellent :) "

" Wow, great historical novel. This was on the Chicago Library Book Club list. I love reading books about true events - it makes me feel smart :) "

" I probably could have stayed in the Mirabal sisters' dangerous but beautiful world for another 300 pages. Truth and fiction were combined in this stunning tale of four sisters who helped to rid the Dominican Republic of Trujillo... I found myself holding my breath for pages at a time. "

" this book was an interesting view into a revolution. It was rather graphic, so while I view it as an insightful book, I would not recommend it to anyone in middle school or younger. The narrator changes with each chapter, so you get some insight into each character's opinions and emotions. "

" Great novel to curl up to -- the movie doesn't give it justice! "

" I remember especially liking the historical setting of this book. "

" Great book I love to see our latino community rise and prosper! "