Benjamin Alire Sáenz Series

Benjamin Alire Sáenz is an American poet and novelist whose works often unfold against the backdrop of the Mexican border. His writing explores the complex interplay of human generosity and cruelty, set against the contrast between the desert's austere beauty and the brutality of border politics. Sáenz delves into the core truths of life's ever-shifting memories within his texts. His novels merge Victorian storytelling with Latin American magical realism, crafting works that garner critical attention.