In this "thriller with literary merit" (Time Out New York), a stunning narrative combines the gritty rhythms of Junot Diaz with the noir genius of Walter Mosley. Bodega Dreams pulls us into Spanish Harlem, where the word is out: Willie Bodega is king. Need college tuition for your daughter? Start-up funds for your fruit stand? Bodega can help. He gives everyone a leg up, in exchange only for loyalty—and a steady income from the drugs he pushes. Lyrical, inspired, and darkly funny, this powerful debut novel brilliantly evokes the trial of Chino, a smart, promising young man to whom Bodega turns for a favor. Chino is drawn to Bodega's street-smart idealism, but soon finds himself over his head, navigating an underworld of switchblade tempers, turncoat morality, and murder. "Bodega is a fascinating character. . . . The story [Quiñonez] tells has energy and verve." —The New York Times Book Review
Ernesto Quiñonez Orden de los libros (cronológico)
Ernesto Quiñonez es un novelista estadounidense cuya obra se caracteriza por un crudo realismo y una profunda visión de la vida en las comunidades urbanas. Sus novelas exploran temas de identidad, cultura y supervivencia con un estilo lingüístico único que captura el ritmo y el alma de sus personajes. A través de sus historias, Quiñonez aporta una voz poderosa que resuena en los lectores, revelando las complejidades de la experiencia humana.
