Contributions

  • Hollander, Kurt. - Contributor

Publication

1998 - City Lights Books, San Francisco, CA, California

Language

English

Word Count

26,000 words, Guess

Page Count

104 pages

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL373479M
  • ISBN-100872863476
  • OCLC Control Number39533146
  • Library of Congress Control Number98035165
  • LibraryThing81876
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  • Goodreads814883

Classifications

  • DDC863
  • LCCPQ7298.18.I65 H44 1998

Description

Unlike many Latin American writers whose work has been published in the United States, Francisco Hinojosa does not rely on magical realism, exotic recipes or cultural nostalgia. Rather, his stories convey a mercilessly sardonic view of family and society, and his ingenious array of anti-heroes embodies a conspicuous disdain for convention. Here, in eight masterly stories that are as cruel and pitiless as they are hilarious, he explores the complexities of love and human relationships. These fiercely funny picaresque adventures are peopled with characters who inspire feelings of both solidarity and derision, but let the reader beware: just when you find yourself laughing out loud, you might recognize your reflection in the funhouse mirror.

Subjects

Topics

Hinojosa, Francisco -- Translations into English

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