The Clairvoyant of Calle Ocho, Anjanette Delgado
The Clairvoyant of Calle Ocho, Anjanette Delgado
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The Clairvoyant of Calle Ocho

Author: Anjanette Delgado

Narrator: Roxanne Hernandez

Unabridged: 9 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/26/2014

Synopsis

Two divorces have taught Mariela Estevez that she's better suited to being a mistress than a wife. Whose heart needs all that "forever after" trouble? Still, her affair with her married lover, Hector, has become problematic—especially because he's also a tenant in her apartment building in the heart of Miami's Calle Ocho in Little Havana. But when Hector is found dead just steps from Mariela's back door, on the eve of her fortieth birthday, she's forced to examine her life—and come up with a plan to save it, fast.Complicating matters, Hector's passing sparks the unexpected return of a gift Mariela rejected years ago and thought she'd never have to face again: clairvoyance. Suddenly, Mariela's visions come swiftly and unbidden, as do revelations about her other tenants. Lost loves, hidden yearnings, old jealousies—all reside on Calle Ocho. Most of all, Mariela's second sight awakens her not just to the truth about Hector's death and the secrets in others' lives—but to the possibilities blooming within her own.With warmth, wit, and insight, award-winning author Anjanette Delgado explores one woman's flawed but heartfelt attempt to live and love well, transporting listeners to the center of contemporary Little Havana and a community of uniquely human, unforgettable characters.

About Anjanette Delgado

Anjanette Delgado is an Emmy Award–winning writer and television producer and two-time winner of the Latino International Book Award. She lives in Miami.

About Roxanne Hernandez

Roxanne Hernandez is an audio narrator and a top narrator choice for young adult, adult drama, and Latin American/Chicano literature. She was a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration in 2011.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Evelyn on January 23, 2024

This was a used bookstore find. I thought it might help me improve my Spanish. It did so much more. I found the characters to be very real and believable. The information about clairvoyants was interesting. Mariela was not a perfect woman by any means, but she did have a good heart. I found it diffe......more

Goodreads review by Keri on October 25, 2018

Paper book review. This one took me a LONG time to read, and I don't even have a very good excuse. Possibly just because it's a paper book? The story did have a few slow spots between our main character, Mariela explaining the setting, the cultural atmosphere, the relationships between neighbors and......more

Goodreads review by Ally on January 04, 2024

This book is charming, playful, and delightfully deep, delving into topics concerning what it means to go home, the collateral damage of our relationships, and the importance of community. Delgado's writing brings Coffee Park to life, painting a vivid picture even for those who've never visited Miam......more

Goodreads review by Mace on October 05, 2020

Pros: Cute characters, and now I have a real urge to go to Little Havana in Miami Cons: Pacing is extremely slow, I feel like it could have been half the length (and it wasn't very long!) Overall, fine for some light reading.......more

Goodreads review by Sara on March 16, 2023

I really wanted to like this book but it fell short. The main character’s thoughts jumped around and there were multiple times when she contradicted herself in what type of relationship she wanted. I did enjoy the vivid scenes of Miami so would probably read another book by this author.......more

Quotes

“Delgado brings Miami’s Calle Ocho in Little Havana to life with a fun, engaging read. Her witty, humorous dialogue will make you smile—maybe even laugh out loud—as her characters navigate their complex lives.” RT Book Reviews (4 stars)

“Fans of Carolyn Haines and Charlaine Harris will delight in this debut mystery from Delgado…With the chatty prose of chick lit, a sassy girlfriend narrator, and a self-help cheerleading attitude (‘The secret to talking to the dead is...your belief that you can do it’), it doesn’t take a psychic to predict that this fun novel will be a hit.” Publishers Weekly

“Well written…The heroine’s struggles are relatable and will prod readers to reevaluate what to look for in love and life. Delgado’s second foray into the fiction world provides intricate detail and introspection. Readers of Latino literature and those who like a strong mystery will appreciate this journey down the road to Calle Ocho and into a vibrant, interlinked Cuban community.” Library Journal

“The Clairvoyant of Calle Ocho reminds me of why I started reading in the first place—to be enchanted, to be carried away from my world and dropped into a world more vivid and incandescent. Anjanette Delgado loves her characters, even the miscreants, and makes us love them too.” John Dufresne, author of No Regrets, Coyote

“A thrilling, hilarious, and mysterious romp.” Patricia Engel, author of Vida

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