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Pretty heavy subject matter and emotional situations. Hockey forms the foundation of the lives (some more some less) of the characters. But the author does a good job of weaving the various plot elements, while developing the characters unique aspects. Only sometimes does he dwell too much into the hockey games, which gets a bit tedious at times. Just wish I had more free reading time to blast through to the end!

Churning my way through, as I typically do w/ Michener novels. Some of the “modern” chapters get a bit tedious w/ the details of the bullfights and the associated mechanics of matador and bull. But the various memorable characters and their development w/ side stories are holding my interest. I find myself enjoying more the historical interludes that exposes the deeper history of Mexico, its culture and people.