An Eastern European mail-order bride and her southern California husband clash in this dazzlingly written, rollicking comedy of manners
Alta Ifland Libros
Este autor explora temas de identidad y desplazamiento a través de una prosa fragmentada y lírica que navega entre dos idiomas. Su obra a menudo aborda la experiencia de la emigración, yuxtaponiendo diferentes perspectivas culturales y filosóficas. Las cualidades poéticas y meditativas de su escritura crean una atmósfera única, que resuena en los lectores que buscan experiencias literarias profundas e introspectivas. La obra del autor es un testimonio de las complejidades de la condición humana en un mundo globalizado.
Speaking to No. 4
- 224 páginas
- 8 horas de lectura
A future husband embarks on a frantic search for his missing fiancée, Alma, interviewing her three ex-husbands, sister, and ex-sister-in-law. His quest leads him to various intriguing locations, including a French monastery and a Japanese temple lodging, while also exploring the possibility of her being influenced by a Balkan creation myth. The narrative delves into themes of love, loss, and the complexities of relationships as he uncovers the layers of Alma's past.