Libertad

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Product Details
Price
$19.99  $18.59
Publisher
Dial Books
Publish Date
Pages
432
Dimensions
5.69 X 8.51 X 1.4 inches | 1.18 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780593696125

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About the Author
Bessie Flores Zaldivar (all pronouns) is a queer writer and educator from Tegucigalpa, Honduras. They teach fiction at Quinnipiac University and are a Lambda Literary LGBTQ Writer in Schools. Bessie received her MFA in Fiction from Virginia Tech. Libertad is Bessie's debut novel.
Reviews
Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Kirkus Reviews Editor's Pick

*"Zaldívar seamlessly weaves Honduran history and politics into the narrative. The characters are beautifully complex, and the multiple perspectives provide key moments of reflection and deep insight. . . .The existential question of whether to stay or leave will resonate with readers from all backgrounds."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review

*"Through the eyes of a strong, sympathetic protagonist, Zaldívar crafts a hefty novel that offers detailed depictions of life in Honduras where characters experience random power outages, widespread corruption, and violent political demonstrations, and the personal tragedies they often bring, alongside daily comforts such as snacking on fried plantains and cold Coca-Cola."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

"An evocative, nuanced, and powerful coming-of-age story that skillfully explores the many ways in which the personal is political."--Randy Ribay, author of National Book Award finalist Patron Saints of Nothing

"From page one to the very end, I never stopped clutching my chest. Libertad will knock you off your feet."--Olivia A. Cole, acclaimed author of Dear Medusa