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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... Okay , like Joan herself , is brilliant , subtly powerful , and different— in the best way . " -Rachel Khong , author of Goodbye , Vitamin " Written in a distinct , original style , this story is subtle , nu- anced , intense . It shows ...
... Okay , like Joan herself , is brilliant , subtly powerful , and different— in the best way . " -Rachel Khong , author of Goodbye , Vitamin " Written in a distinct , original style , this story is subtle , nu- anced , intense . It shows ...
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... okay, Kinsley. Tell your friends no if they get too It's okay, Kinsley. Tell your friends no if they get too It's okay, Kinsley. Tell your friends no if they get too It's okay, Kinsley. Tell your friends no if they get too It's okay ...
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... Okay,. Babies. Do. Know”. When a trout rising to a fly gets hooked on a line and finds himself unable to swim about freely, he begins with a fight which results in struggles and splashes and sometimes an escape. Often, of course, the ...
... Okay,. Babies. Do. Know”. When a trout rising to a fly gets hooked on a line and finds himself unable to swim about freely, he begins with a fight which results in struggles and splashes and sometimes an escape. Often, of course, the ...
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... okay ? ” I know I'm not okay , and she knows too . She gives me the " I - know - you're- lying " look , but I walk past her . Three more days go by , and things go on as usual . I still eat alone , and I've grown accustomed to it ...
... okay ? ” I know I'm not okay , and she knows too . She gives me the " I - know - you're- lying " look , but I walk past her . Three more days go by , and things go on as usual . I still eat alone , and I've grown accustomed to it ...
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Appendix on Appeal - Appellant. Q. Okay . What , if anything , did you yourself observe ? A. A green buick , I believe , front end was all smashed in , and it was steaming ; three individuals standing beside it . Q. Okay . Do you see any ...
Appendix on Appeal - Appellant. Q. Okay . What , if anything , did you yourself observe ? A. A green buick , I believe , front end was all smashed in , and it was steaming ; three individuals standing beside it . Q. Okay . Do you see any ...
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