Downtown Juarez
- 264 pages
- 10 hours of reading
An intimate look at the normalization of violence in the lives of sex workers, drug dealers, barflies, and drug addicts in downtown Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, one of the most dangerous cities in the world.
Jacobson Howard Books
Howard Jacobson masterfully explores the complexities of identity and uses the Jewish experience as a lens through which to understand broader human existence. His novels are characterized by sharp wit and profound humor, often focusing on middle-aged men grappling with existential questions and their sense of self. Jacobson delves into universal human dilemmas by grounding them in a specific cultural context, making his work resonate widely. His writing is insightful, funny, and prompts reflection on what truly defines us.