The Moment of Truth
Damian McNicholl
(Author)
Description
Kathleen Boyd has been dreaming about becoming a matador since her beloved father took her to the bullfighting ring when she was just a child. Now a young woman, her disapproving fianc and her practical-minded mother see her dream only as a foolish flight of fancy. Nevertheless, Kathleen relocates to Mexico and finds herself under the instruction of Fermin, a retired matador who is intent on asserting his dominance in their partnership. Though taking on a female apprentice is unheard of, Fermin sees Kathleen's undeniable talent and promises that she'll one day perform at the prestigious Plaza Mexico bullring. While Kathleen struggles to perform alongside the unwelcoming men of Mexico's bullfighting scene, she is befriended by Julio, better known as El Cabrito--The Kid.As time passes, Kathleen's confidence in her ability increases--though so too do her suspicions of Fermin's intentions. She has become a sensation, but while Fermin gets rich, Kathleen's pay remains pitiful and her instructor's control over her life remains absolute. Will she always be a vehicle for another person's success? Or will she finally face her own moment of truth and seize the success that she has worked toward for so long, in a world that has always belonged to men?
Product Details
Price
$15.95
$14.83
Publisher
Pegasus Books
Publish Date
May 08, 2018
Pages
352
Dimensions
5.6 X 1.0 X 8.7 inches | 0.7 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781681777382
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About the Author
Damian McNicholl was born and raised in Northern Ireland and worked as an attorney in New York City. His critically acclaimed first novel, A Son Called Gabriel, won awards and recognition, including an ABA Booksense Pick, a Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist, and a Lambda Literary Awards finalist in the debut novel category. He lives in Pennsylvania. Visit him at www.damianmcnicholl.com.
Reviews
McNicholl vividly brings to life the bulls and the brute physicality of the art of bullfighting.
A triumphant celebration of women's equality and empowerment. McNicholl writes with equal grace about the art of bullfighting, the traditions of the matador de toros, and Kathleen's journey through love and heartbreak. While Kathleen's story will surely resonate with anyone who has struggled against society's views of traditional gender roles, it is filled with themes any reader can connect with. Knowing the story is based on real events made it all the more inspiring.
A fresh perspective on female discrimination in the workplace. The material about bullfighting--its history, language (veronica, rebolera, farole) and the beautiful outfits--is fascinating.
The highlight of McNicholl's story is his ability to capture the action of a scene with intimate detail as he builds an entire world around the bullfighting ring.
This novel brims with authenticity. The obstacles in Kathleen's path are such that one can't help but root for her. Inspired by the first professional female bullfighter in North America, McNicholl not only creates a convincing character, he dramatizes through her ordeals the intricate art of bullfighting. An enjoyable read for those interested in the life of a woman determined to succeed in a man's world.
Life, death, love and bullfighting converge in McNicholl's shatteringly original novel about a young female art student struggling to be the first American matador in 1950's Mexico. So vivid, you can feel the heat prickling on the back of your neck, and so smartly written, it makes you rethink how we all really find our own truth and success.--Caroline Leavitt, author of 'Cruel Beautiful World' and the New York Times Bestsellers 'Pictures of You' and 'Is This Tomorrow'
Kathleen is delivered from these pages as a full human person, three-dimensional and dynamic. The story flows through her training and her personal life with an easy, engaging pace. Bullfighting's place in the world of performative art, as well as its morality, are discussed intelligently.
Give this fast-paced, action-packed book to teens interested in rodeos, horses, and bullfighting, as well as fans of works about resilient protagonists willing to fight in order to follow their dreams.
The Moment of Truth is the best book I've read on bullfighting in a long time. Damian McNicholl tells this story with consummate ease and compelling imagery. A book for aficionados and for those who want to feel what it's like to be a woman competing in the very masculine world of corrida.
A triumphant celebration of women's equality and empowerment. McNicholl writes with equal grace about the art of bullfighting, the traditions of the matador de toros, and Kathleen's journey through love and heartbreak. While Kathleen's story will surely resonate with anyone who has struggled against society's views of traditional gender roles, it is filled with themes any reader can connect with. Knowing the story is based on real events made it all the more inspiring.
A fresh perspective on female discrimination in the workplace. The material about bullfighting--its history, language (veronica, rebolera, farole) and the beautiful outfits--is fascinating.
The highlight of McNicholl's story is his ability to capture the action of a scene with intimate detail as he builds an entire world around the bullfighting ring.
This novel brims with authenticity. The obstacles in Kathleen's path are such that one can't help but root for her. Inspired by the first professional female bullfighter in North America, McNicholl not only creates a convincing character, he dramatizes through her ordeals the intricate art of bullfighting. An enjoyable read for those interested in the life of a woman determined to succeed in a man's world.
Life, death, love and bullfighting converge in McNicholl's shatteringly original novel about a young female art student struggling to be the first American matador in 1950's Mexico. So vivid, you can feel the heat prickling on the back of your neck, and so smartly written, it makes you rethink how we all really find our own truth and success.--Caroline Leavitt, author of 'Cruel Beautiful World' and the New York Times Bestsellers 'Pictures of You' and 'Is This Tomorrow'
Kathleen is delivered from these pages as a full human person, three-dimensional and dynamic. The story flows through her training and her personal life with an easy, engaging pace. Bullfighting's place in the world of performative art, as well as its morality, are discussed intelligently.
Give this fast-paced, action-packed book to teens interested in rodeos, horses, and bullfighting, as well as fans of works about resilient protagonists willing to fight in order to follow their dreams.
The Moment of Truth is the best book I've read on bullfighting in a long time. Damian McNicholl tells this story with consummate ease and compelling imagery. A book for aficionados and for those who want to feel what it's like to be a woman competing in the very masculine world of corrida.
