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Yolanda

This character is the titular character within the novel. The narrative of her life is pieced together through the secondhand accounts of people in her life, including family members, friends, and even acquaintances. When she was a young girl, this character moved from the Dominican Republic to the United States and eventually became a teacher and a writer.

Laura

This character is the mother of the titular character and recalls moving her family from the Dominican Republic to the United States while her children were still young. This character's family back in the Dominican Republic is wealthy and highly respected.

Carlos

This character is the father of the titular character, whom he met in the United States while living in exile. Once this character meets his future wife, they return together to the Dominican Republic, get married, and have children. This character was involved in the resistance movement...

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