Mango Rain

by Berta Isabel Arias

"Mango Rain" is a novel of discovery, passion and intrigue as twin sisters separated at the beginning of the Cuban Revolution as infants find each other as adult women. Take the journey with Anais and Isa as they exchange places and lives and explore what it means to live on either side of the political and emotionally charged divide which has existed between the U.S. and Cuba for over half a century. Although fiction, "Mango Rain" is based on Dr. Arias' family history with its strong Cuban and American influences.

Genres: Fiction

378 pages, Paperback

First published July 18, 2011

Reviews

[David Shestokas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mango Rain is a great story that while a novel has important lessons about the differences between the United States and repressive regimes like Cuba. Through a unique literary vehicle of twin sisters separated in early life, one blessed to come to the United States, the other remaining in Cuba, the author provides insight into the truly human differences between the two. A beautiful story with a deep message.

[Michael Pyle · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a nice story, about two twin sisters trading places so the one who lives in New York can remain in Cuba after a visit, and the Cuban sister can leave and see New York.

It's well written, light and fun, and has an interesting twist or two.

[Keri Piercy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a very interesting book. We were very lucky to have the author join us at our book club. I learned a lot about living conditions in Cuba and was fascinated by the author's family history.