Aftershocks of Disaster: Puerto Rico Before and After the Storm by Yarimar Bonilla, Marisol LeBrón

Aftershocks of Disaster: Puerto Rico Before and After the Storm

Yarimar Bonilla, Marisol LeBrón

170 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

nonfiction politics challenging informative sad slow-paced
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Aftershocks of Disaster: Puerto Rico Before and After the Storm by Yarimar Bonilla, Marisol LeBrón is a captivating and deeply moving read that will resonate with readers who are passionate about social justice, human rights, and the complexities of colonialism, and who are seeking a nuanced understanding of the lasting impact of disaster on communities.

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No disaster is a singular event. Aftershocks of Disaster examines the lasting effects of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, not just the effects of the wind or the rain, but delving into what followed: state failure, social abandonment, capitalizatio...

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informative 100%
challenging 75%
hopeful 50%
inspiring 50%
sad 50%
emotional 25%
reflective 25%
tense 25%

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slow 75%
medium 25%

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3.93

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