53 pages • 1 hour read
Sandra BenitezA Place Where the Sea Remembers
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1993A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Sandra Benitez's A Place Where the Sea Remembers offers a vivid portrayal of resilience and tragedy in a Mexican village. Praised for its lyrical prose and deep character development, it also faces criticism for a somewhat predictable plot. The blend of magical realism and cultural depth makes it both moving and thought-provoking.
Who Should Read A Place Where the Sea Remembers?
Readers who appreciate poignant, character-driven stories with themes of love, loss, and resilience will enjoy Sandra Benitez's A Place Where the Sea Remembers. This novel resonates with fans of Isabel Allende's The House of the Spirits and Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude, offering rich cultural and emotional depth in a Mexican setting.
Recommended
Reading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
790L