Signs Preceding the End of the World by Yuri Herrera
The book follows the journey of a young woman who crosses the Mexico-US border to find her brother. Along the way, she encounters various characters and obstacles that challenge her identity, her understanding of her culture, and her perception of the world. The narrative is filled with allegories and metaphors that provide a deep exploration of migration, language, and identity.
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- Published
- 2009
- Nationality
- Mexican
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 110-130
- Original Language
- Spanish
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- Alternate Titles
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- Señales Que Precederán Al Fin Del Mundo
- Señales que precederán al fin del mundo
- Voortekenen Van Het Einde Van De Wereld
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 77th on The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian)
- 4678th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 12 Essential Modern Mexican Novels (Books & Bao)
- What the New York Times Missed: 71 More of the Best Books of the 21st Century (Lit Hub)