60 pages 2 hours read

Sandra Benitez

The Weight of All Things

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2000

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Reviews & Readership

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Sandra Benitez's The Weight of All Things has received mixed reviews. Critics praise its emotive portrayal of the Salvadoran Civil War and the depth of the protagonist's journey, lauding Benitez's lyrical prose. However, some reviewers feel that the pacing is uneven and that certain character developments lack depth. Overall, it is considered a poignant but sometimes flawed historical novel.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Weight of All Things?

Readers who appreciate poignant, character-driven narratives set against historical backdrops would enjoy The Weight of All Things by Sandra Benitez. Fans of Isabel Allende's The House of the Spirits or Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner will find similar themes of survival, resilience, and the personal impacts of political turmoil.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Grief