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Set in a Miami halfway house for the destitute, the story explores the harrowing experiences of William Figueras, a Cuban exile grappling with madness after his controversial novel is censored. Stripped of hope and faced with the brutal realities of his surroundings, he encounters a cast of desperate characters and abusive staff. Amidst the chaos, a fragile romance with Frances offers a glimmer of salvation. This poignant narrative delves into themes of exile, mental anguish, and the quest for redemption in a bleak environment.
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The Halfway House, Guillermo Rosale
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- The Halfway House
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Guillermo Rosale
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 144
- ISBN10
- 0811218023
- ISBN13
- 9780811218023
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, True Stories, Biographies, Autobiographies & Memoirs, 20th century, Psychological novels, Mental Illness, Autobiographical Novels, Latin American Literature, Exile, Cuba, Schizophrenia, Emigrants, Cuban Literature, Shelters
- First published
- 1987
- Original title
- La casa de los náufragos
- Rating
- 4.35 out of 5
- Description
- Set in a Miami halfway house for the destitute, the story explores the harrowing experiences of William Figueras, a Cuban exile grappling with madness after his controversial novel is censored. Stripped of hope and faced with the brutal realities of his surroundings, he encounters a cast of desperate characters and abusive staff. Amidst the chaos, a fragile romance with Frances offers a glimmer of salvation. This poignant narrative delves into themes of exile, mental anguish, and the quest for redemption in a bleak environment.