47 pages • 1 hour read
Chanel CleetonWhen We Left Cuba
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In When We Left Cuba by Chanel Cleeton, Beatriz Perez, exiled in Palm Beach following the Cuban Revolution, agrees to work for the CIA to take down Fidel Castro, believed responsible for her brother's death. Her mission conflicts with her romance with a U.S. senator as tensions between the U.S. and Cuba escalate, forcing Beatriz to choose between her quest for vengeance and her personal desires. The book contains themes of political violence and espionage.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Chanel Cleeton's When We Left Cuba captivates with its rich historical setting and strong, determined heroine. Set during the turbulent 1960s, it blends romance, espionage, and political intrigue. While some may find the pacing uneven and secondary characters underdeveloped, the novel's vivid atmosphere and emotional depth leave a lasting impression.
Who Should Read When We Left Cuba?
Readers who enjoy When We Left Cuba by Chanel Cleeton are typically fans of historical fiction with a blend of romance and political intrigue. Ideal for those captivated by 20th-century Cuban history, reminiscent of novels like The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah and Next Year in Havana by the same author.