Bodega DreamsWilliam Irizzari has reinvented himself as Willie Bodega, a drug lord who plans to use his money to buy and renovate his areas comdemned buildings. Told by Chino, a young graffiti artist, this is the story of whether hope and loyalty can survive in a world of crime. |
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Page 124
... Mercado , and that Blanca was now a Mercado too , but then I thought that was just stupid pride , so I stayed quiet . " Champagne for all the Saldivias , right , Izzy ? ” she repeated , laugh- ing . Bodega laughed with her . " A ...
... Mercado , and that Blanca was now a Mercado too , but then I thought that was just stupid pride , so I stayed quiet . " Champagne for all the Saldivias , right , Izzy ? ” she repeated , laugh- ing . Bodega laughed with her . " A ...
Page 142
... Mercado , " Roberto's mother told Blanca . Claudia's face lit up . Afterward , Blanca stocked up on the religious cards , booklets , and leaflets she hands out every Saturday morning . Then she kissed half the women in the congregation ...
... Mercado , " Roberto's mother told Blanca . Claudia's face lit up . Afterward , Blanca stocked up on the religious cards , booklets , and leaflets she hands out every Saturday morning . Then she kissed half the women in the congregation ...
Page 179
... Mercado , " Ortiz said to me . I thanked both him and the captain . I had nothing to say to DeJesus . “ Just one thing , son . " This time Leary emphasized the word , patron- izingly . " If I see you as much as jaywalking , I'll have ...
... Mercado , " Ortiz said to me . I thanked both him and the captain . I had nothing to say to DeJesus . “ Just one thing , son . " This time Leary emphasized the word , patron- izingly . " If I see you as much as jaywalking , I'll have ...
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