“Marco would much rather wait, buy his mother a lovely house and then bring Isabela to visit, allowing his poverty to take on a romantic tinge, something from the past, roots safely buried.” SacrificeNostalgiaLiterary FictionPoignantPuerto Rico1920sDouble LifeAmbition Vs PrincipleUrban PovertyHistorical Upheaval Book:A Delicate Marriage Source: A Delicate Marriage
“After endless cajoling, rationalizing, ego stroking, and outright begging—all to no avail—Isa decided that what Marco didn’t know wouldn’t hurt him.” Social JusticeVividDefianceHeartfeltGender RolesLush1920sRealistic FictionCaribbean HistoryAmbition Vs Principle Book:A Delicate Marriage Source: A Delicate Marriage