This author explores the intricate connections between place and memory. Their work, often rooted in specific geographical locales, delves into the human experience of identity formation shaped by surroundings. Through keen observation and evocative language, the author captures the essence of a location and its lasting impact on individuals. Readers can expect prose that is both intimate and universal, offering a profound look into the human psyche.
Written in a chilling torrent of prose by one of our most thrilling new writers, Paradais explores the explosive fragility of Mexican society - fractured by issues of race, class and violence - and how the myths, desires, and hardships of teenagers can tear life apart at the seams.
A searing collection of true stories by Mexico's most exciting writer.
Written with an infernal lyricism that is as affecting as it is enthralling, HURRICANE SEASON, Fernanda Melchor's first novel to appear in English, is a formidable portrait of contemporary Mexico and its demons, brilliantly translated by the award-winning translator Sophie Hughes.