In the Time of the Butterflies, (Paperback)

from tloeffler

An historical novel about the Mirabal sisters (Las Mariposas) who were murdered in 1960 in the Dominican Republic for their "subversive" activities against Rafael Trujillo, the dictator from 1930-1961. I am always leery of historical novels: I have enough interest in history to want to be sure of...

from indygo88

Historical fiction based on a real event, the four Mirabal sisters, known collectively as las mariposas ("the Butterflies"), grew up in the Dominican Republic during a time of political unrest and dictatorship. When three of the sisters become involved in an underground political uprising and eve...

from BookConcierge

Compelling fictionalized story of "las Mariposas" - sisters who "died in a car accident" but were actually murdered for opposing the Trujillo regime in the Dominican Republic. Alvarez attempt at giving each sister a unique voice was not entirely successful, but her promise as a writer is clearly ...

from lucybrown

This book is a page turning, heart-felt tribute to the Mirabal sisters, the martyred Mariposas of the Revolution which ultimately led to the end of the Trujillo dictatorship in The Dominican Republic. Alvarez divides the story between the four sisters, including Dede, the one who survived and rai...

from LB121100

The "Butterflies is about four very strong and couragous sisters who lived during the oppressive years of Truijillo in the Dominican Republic. These brave women strive to better the lives of their family and countrymen through guerilla-like strategies. I could not help thinking that we in the US ...