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Drown Related Titles/Adaptations

With their fascinating portrayals of Dominican and Dominican American life, any of Dominican author Julia Alvarez's books are likely to be of interest to readers of Drown. For example, Alvarez's In the Time of the Butterflies is based on the true story of three Dominican sisters who were murdered in 1960 for their opposition to the government.

The works of various other Hispanic writers are also likely to appeal to fans of Diaz's work. Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya details the loving relationship between young Antonio and the elderly Ultima, a "curandera" (folk healer) living in New Mexico. Boy Without a Flag: Tales of the South Bronx by Abraham Rodriguez is a collection of short stories about Puerto Rican youth living in New York. A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the Year, it exposes the harsh realities of modern living. With nostalgia and humor,...
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