A 21st century Bonfire of the Vanities, set in LA.
Héctor Tobar Books
Héctor Tobar is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and novelist whose work delves into themes of identity and exile. Through his writing, he explores the complexities of the Latin American experience while also touching upon universal human emotions. His narratives are characterized by keen observation and a profound understanding of the characters he crafts. Tobar's style is both incisive and empathetic, offering readers a rich and thought-provoking literary journey.
A dramatic account of the 33 miners of the San Jose mine in Chile by novelist and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Hector Tobar, in official collaboration with 'The 33' and with the full cooperation of the Chilean authorities behind the daring rescue ope
The Tattooed Soldier
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
A Guatemalan refugee whose family was killed by a death squad spots one of the killers playing chess in a park in Los Angeles and plots revenge. The denouement comes during one of the city's riots.
When the San Jos mine collapsed outside of Copiap, Chile, in August 2010, it trapped thirty-three miners beneath thousands of feet of rock for a record-breaking sixty-nine days. Across the globe, we sat riveted to television and computer screens as journalists flocked to the Atacama desert. While we saw what transpired above ground during the grueling and protracted rescue, the story of the miners experiences below the earths surface and the lives that led them there hasn't been heard until now. In this master work of a Pulitzer Prizewinning journalist, Hctor Tobar gains exclusive access to the miners and their stories. The result is a miraculous and emotionally textured account of the thirty-three men who came to think of the San José mine as a kind of coffin, as a cave inflicting constant and thundering aural torment, and as a church where they sought redemption through prayer while the world watched from above. It offers an understanding of the families and personal histories that brought los 33 to the mine, and the mystical and spiritual elements that surrounded working in such a dangerous place.
The Wandering Song: Central American Writing in the United States
- 120 pages
- 5 hours of reading
Highlighting the voices of Central American writers in the U.S., this anthology explores the unique narratives and shared experiences of a vibrant community. As the first comprehensive literary survey of the Central American diaspora published in the U.S., it serves as an essential resource for educational settings, including high school and university courses in literature, multicultural studies, and migration studies. The collection showcases the rich diversity within the Latinx experience, making it a significant contribution to contemporary literary discourse.