Faces In The Crowd by Valeria Luiselli
In this intricately woven narrative, a young mother in Mexico City reflects on her past life in New York, where she worked at a small publishing house and became obsessed with the obscure Mexican poet Gilberto Owen. As she navigates the complexities of motherhood and memory, her story intertwines with Owen's own experiences in 1920s Harlem, blurring the lines between reality and fiction. Through a series of fragmented and overlapping narratives, the novel explores themes of identity, solitude, and the haunting presence of the past, creating a rich tapestry of voices and perspectives.
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- Published
- 2011
- Nationality
- Mexican
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 150-200
- Original Language
- Spanish
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 12 Essential Modern Mexican Novels (Books & Bao)
- The 100 Best Books by Women Writers in Translation (biblibio)