Bodega DreamsIn this "thriller with literary merit" (Time Out New York), a stunning narrative combines the gritty rhythms of Junot Diaz with the noir genius of Walter Mosley. Bodega Dreams pulls us into Spanish Harlem, where the word is out: Willie Bodega is king. Need college tuition for your daughter? Start-up funds for your fruit stand? Bodega can help. He gives everyone a leg up, in exchange only for loyalty—and a steady income from the drugs he pushes. Lyrical, inspired, and darkly funny, this powerful debut novel brilliantly evokes the trial of Chino, a smart, promising young man to whom Bodega turns for a favor. Chino is drawn to Bodega's street-smart idealism, but soon finds himself over his head, navigating an underworld of switchblade tempers, turncoat morality, and murder. "Bodega is a fascinating character. . . . The story [Quiñonez] tells has energy and verve." —The New York Times Book Review |
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Page 53
... coming from a hot place . A warm climate , almost like Puerto Rico pero eso sí , the woman he is after is coming with a lot of trouble . As if she is the daughter of Changó himself . " Doña Ramonita was right . Vera would arrive ...
... coming from a hot place . A warm climate , almost like Puerto Rico pero eso sí , the woman he is after is coming with a lot of trouble . As if she is the daughter of Changó himself . " Doña Ramonita was right . Vera would arrive ...
Page 71
... coming to New York . " His body quickly straightened up . " You spoke to her , Chino ? " He was like a kid . He pulled up a chair and sat in front of me . " I haven't spoken to her , but I know she's coming next week . Her old school ...
... coming to New York . " His body quickly straightened up . " You spoke to her , Chino ? " He was like a kid . He pulled up a chair and sat in front of me . " I haven't spoken to her , but I know she's coming next week . Her old school ...
Page 139
... coming of the Lord . He was coming soon , maybe even that very night . Roberto Vega had told them so . The kingdom of God would arrive , and they would all go to heaven , to the penthouse in the sky . Until then , they would go back ...
... coming of the Lord . He was coming soon , maybe even that very night . Roberto Vega had told them so . The kingdom of God would arrive , and they would all go to heaven , to the penthouse in the sky . Until then , they would go back ...
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