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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... eyes lit up . " Do you have guns , Izzy ? " A spark of mischievousness appeared in her eyes . " Guns ? " Bodega was lost . " What about guns ? " " I want to learn how to fire a gun , ” she said . " Why ? " " I always wanted to . Like ...
... eyes lit up . " Do you have guns , Izzy ? " A spark of mischievousness appeared in her eyes . " Guns ? " Bodega was lost . " What about guns ? " " I want to learn how to fire a gun , ” she said . " Why ? " " I always wanted to . Like ...
Page 138
Ernesto Quiñonez. Her eyes glowed as if she could see the kingdom of God . It was a strange glow , lighting eyes all over the room . Blanca's face didn't look hysterical , just a little transfigured . She had been there , in paradise ...
Ernesto Quiñonez. Her eyes glowed as if she could see the kingdom of God . It was a strange glow , lighting eyes all over the room . Blanca's face didn't look hysterical , just a little transfigured . She had been there , in paradise ...
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... eyes mocking Vera . “ Veronica . I haven't heard you called that since our wedding day . " " Shut up , John . " She seemed desperate for him to be quiet . The old man's eyes returned to Bodega . " But you see , I must warn you about my ...
... eyes mocking Vera . “ Veronica . I haven't heard you called that since our wedding day . " " Shut up , John . " She seemed desperate for him to be quiet . The old man's eyes returned to Bodega . " But you see , I must warn you about my ...
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