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 46
... already feeling talk- ative . " My abuela was right in making my aunt do that . I mean , the Cuban guy was rich and the street activist she had been in love with ended up in jail . " In the dark I could feel Blanca smile . " You guys ...
... already feeling talk- ative . " My abuela was right in making my aunt do that . I mean , the Cuban guy was rich and the street activist she had been in love with ended up in jail . " In the dark I could feel Blanca smile . " You guys ...
Page 78
... already told you Vera is going to be here next week . I'll be there wi'choo when she arrives . So why you wanted to meet me here today ? " " B'cause , Chino , I'm going t ' ask you for somethin ' when Vera comes and I thought you should ...
... already told you Vera is going to be here next week . I'll be there wi'choo when she arrives . So why you wanted to meet me here today ? " " B'cause , Chino , I'm going t ' ask you for somethin ' when Vera comes and I thought you should ...
Page 115
... already know what you're doing ? ” " They might be sniffin ' , they ain't that stupid . They got a little piece of it too . But everything is still layin ' low . No noise , and as long as there's no noise , cops don't care . But if the ...
... already know what you're doing ? ” " They might be sniffin ' , they ain't that stupid . They got a little piece of it too . But everything is still layin ' low . No noise , and as long as there's no noise , cops don't care . But if the ...
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