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Silvio Sirias

Autor(a) de Meet Me under the Ceiba

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Bernardo and the Virgin is based on “actual events—in the eyes of many”. It is a book about miracles juxtaposed against the backdrop of revolution. The story begins in 1980 as the Sandinistas have seized power from the Somoza family.
Bernardo Martinez is a devout Catholic who prays the rosary many times a day, serves as the caretaker of the church in the village of Cuapa, Nicaragua. Two weeks after determining that there is no problem with the power inside the church Bernardo rushes to investigate when the lights appear to be on yet again. Inside he is surprised by the illumination of the statue of the Virgin Mary. One month later she appears to Bernardo asking him to instruct the villagers that they should pray the rosary daily and “work for peace”. Aware that he does not have the stature to be taken seriously, Bernardo’s faith leads him to be obedient.
The story moves between time spans to relay not only Bernardo’s earlier life but also the lives of those close to him. Sirias intersperses Spanish into the novel, which brings to life the village culture. In the beginning this may be a little difficult for some readers, but as the story progresses readers will adapt to the flow. Bernardo is a sympathetic character with wide appeal. Although Bernardo and the Virgin vividly portrays the characters’ deep religious faith, the story has more of a spiritual tone than a religious tone.
Bernardo and the Virgin is well-written and moving. Silvio Sirias has gifted readers with a deep exploration of humanity as well as spirituality, presenting book clubs with much to discuss as they peruse this novel.
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booksfordeb | Jun 15, 2010 |
This book sneaked up and delighted me. Theres a big "M" on the spine of my copy, a library book, but this is no mystery. Basically it's the fictional investigation by a journalist of the murder of a woman who happens to be a lesbian, loved by a woman who is desired by a jealous man. It takes place in Nicaragua, is based on a true story of a woman murdered in 1999, and is complex, has interesting characters, and paints a picture of Nicaraguan life from an insider's vantage. I liked it very much.
 
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estellak | Jan 31, 2010 |

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6
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46
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#335,831
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½ 4.3
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2
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