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Set in the late 1950s Arizona desert, the story follows Mike McGurk as he navigates the chaos of adolescence while working at a remote gas station. Surrounded by a cast of eccentric characters, including his tough father and poetic cousin, Mike grapples with his desires for love and adventure. The narrative combines humor and violence, capturing the essence of unfulfilled dreams. As he confronts challenges and friendships, Mike embarks on a quest to discover what he truly needs, including the elusive snow that symbolizes his longing for peace and fulfillment.
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In Search of Snow, Luis Alberto Urrea
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- Released
- 1999
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- Title
- In Search of Snow
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Luis Alberto Urrea
- Publisher
- University of Arizona Press
- Publisher
- 1999
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9780816520152
- Category
- Fiction, Maps and Travel
- Description
- Set in the late 1950s Arizona desert, the story follows Mike McGurk as he navigates the chaos of adolescence while working at a remote gas station. Surrounded by a cast of eccentric characters, including his tough father and poetic cousin, Mike grapples with his desires for love and adventure. The narrative combines humor and violence, capturing the essence of unfulfilled dreams. As he confronts challenges and friendships, Mike embarks on a quest to discover what he truly needs, including the elusive snow that symbolizes his longing for peace and fulfillment.