Tono the Infallible [Paperback]

An unforgettable yet humane novel that takes us into the heart of Colombias brutal society, by one of the countrys most renowned writers Roseros prose, translated with lyricism by McLean and Meadowcroft, conveys the characters horrifying human nature with aplomb. Rosero affirms unashamedly that literature can and should change social reality. Evelio Rosero is one of the most important and innovative Colombian writers working today. His voice is essential, in terms of using fiction to make sense and shed light on Colombia's violent past and present.? The atrocity exhibition that Rosero has set up for his readers in Outrageous, vile, and wild...the book is simply compelling. Roseros proseas translated by Victor Meadowcroft and Anne McLeanis mesmerizing. Inexplicable violence follows To?o, or perhaps he chases violence around, every bit of gore intensified by Roseros vivid prose. Through his dreamlike prose, the author creates a bona fide foil in Eri, who illuminates To?os psychopathy. Rosero does, however, leave it to the reader to discern if To?o did, in fact, commit the heinous crimes, or if the tale of To?o is legend and just the vessel Rosero uses to express his feelings about Colombias government.