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 88
... laughed and Tapia looked at his roll book . " All right , Edwin , you live on 102nd and Third . That's three blocks from here . You better get your homework at lunchtime or you'd better have it done by then . ” Edwin nodded his head ...
... laughed and Tapia looked at his roll book . " All right , Edwin , you live on 102nd and Third . That's three blocks from here . You better get your homework at lunchtime or you'd better have it done by then . ” Edwin nodded his head ...
Page 121
... laughed . And with that laugh , Bodega was happy . The driver ushered us all into the car . When the doors were shut , the coolness of the air - conditioned limo was a relief but the stillness and silence made it possible for me to ...
... laughed . And with that laugh , Bodega was happy . The driver ushered us all into the car . When the doors were shut , the coolness of the air - conditioned limo was a relief but the stillness and silence made it possible for me to ...
Page 125
... laughed that laugh again . “ They call you Chino ? My niece is married to a Chino ? Que bonito y pronto van a tener un chinito . ” She laughed , a little hysterically . “ Un chinito , qué lindo , get it ? " It was the first time I heard ...
... laughed that laugh again . “ They call you Chino ? My niece is married to a Chino ? Que bonito y pronto van a tener un chinito . ” She laughed , a little hysterically . “ Un chinito , qué lindo , get it ? " It was the first time I heard ...
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