Set in strife-torn Guatemala City in the early 1980s, this sophisticated, quasi-comedic tale depicts the decline and near-fall of a prominent Guatemalan Jewish family. In the face of military rule, terrorism, and sabotage, Marcos learns the truth about his brother Aaron, only to find that sibling secrets can be every bit as dangerous as civil unrest.
Set in strife-torn Guatemala City in the early 1980s, this sophisticated, quasi-comedic tale depicts the decline and near-fall of a prominent Guatemalan Jewish family. In the face of military rule, terrorism, and sabotage, Marcos learns the truth about his brother Aaron, only to find that sibling secrets can be every bit as dangerous as civil unrest.
Three Jewish brothers struggle to keep their family’s business ventures alive through a period of political unrest and upheaval in Unger’s satisfying debut novel. —Publishers Weekly
The Jewish experience in twentieth century Central America . . . enlivened by innocent eroticism and comic absurdity. —
Kirkus Reviews A sharply intelligent, passionately written novel. —Oscar Hijuelos, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of the
The Mambo Kings Play Songs of LoveDavid Unger, born in Guatemala, is a prize winning translator, U.S. representative of the Guadalajara International Book Fair, and director of City College of New York’s Publishing Certificate Program.
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