In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez
In the Time of the Butterflies is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of the Mirabal sisters who were activists against the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo in the Dominican Republic. The narrative is a blend of fact and fiction, presenting the personal lives and political involvement of the sisters, three of whom were assassinated for their roles in the resistance movement. The book explores themes of courage, sacrifice, love, and the power of women in the face of oppressive regimes.
The 1821st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1994
- Nationality
- Dominican
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 324
- Words
- 127,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 31st on Top 100 World Literature Titles (Perfection Learning)
- 75 Books Every Woman Should Read (Jezebel)
- 200 Books That Shaped 200 Years of Literature (The Center for Fiction)