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 99
... Nazario spoke cleanly and used his slang only when it suited him . Nazario's and Bodega's speeches were as different as a glass of tap water and a glass of wine . And unlike Bodega , who said exactly what was on his mind , Nazario would ...
... Nazario spoke cleanly and used his slang only when it suited him . Nazario's and Bodega's speeches were as different as a glass of tap water and a glass of wine . And unlike Bodega , who said exactly what was on his mind , Nazario would ...
Page 105
... Nazario quickly turned around . The two men embraced as if they had known each other for years . The owner was a kind man in his fifties . When Nazario introduced me , he proudly declared , “ See , Chino , there's two museums in Spanish ...
... Nazario quickly turned around . The two men embraced as if they had known each other for years . The owner was a kind man in his fifties . When Nazario introduced me , he proudly declared , “ See , Chino , there's two museums in Spanish ...
Page 209
... Nazario and Vera had embraced the Jesuit and whomever else they were continuing to fool . Then I made my way over to Nazario . Vera , along with Nene , was wait- ing for him in a car . " I know everything , " I said to Nazario . His ...
... Nazario and Vera had embraced the Jesuit and whomever else they were continuing to fool . Then I made my way over to Nazario . Vera , along with Nene , was wait- ing for him in a car . " I know everything , " I said to Nazario . His ...
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