Flor can predict the exact day someone will die. When she decides to host a living wake to celebrate her life, her sisters are surprised and wonder if she knows something they don't. She won't reveal her reasons, leaving Matilde, Pastora, and Camila speculating.
Each sister has her own secrets, and the next generation, cousins Ona and Yadi, also face their own challenges. Over the three days leading up to the wake, Family Lore explores the lives of the Marte women, spanning past and present, from Santo Domingo to New York City. With Elizabeth Acevedo's unique voice, this novel portrays one family's journey through their history, helping them navigate what lies ahead.
Flor can predict the exact day someone will die. When she decides to host a living wake to celebrate her life, her sisters are surprised and wonder if she knows something they don't. She won't reveal her reasons, leaving Matilde, Pastora, and Camila speculating.
Each sister has her own secrets, and the next generation, cousins Ona and Yadi, also face their own challenges. Over the three days leading up to the wake, Family Lore explores the lives of the Marte women, spanning past and present, from Santo Domingo to New York City. With Elizabeth Acevedo's unique voice, this novel portrays one family's journey through their history, helping them navigate what lies ahead.
Hardcover
August 1, 2023
384 pages
Ecco
978-0063207264
