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Cummins Jeanine
ISBN 9781472261403
Rs. 958
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American Dirt
Who it's for: Readers of contemporary fiction about migration and survival
Lydia Perez runs a bookstore in Acapulco, Mexico, living a comfortable life with her journalist husband and eight-year-old son, Luca. Their world shatters when a drug cartel's violence targets their family, forcing Lydia and Luca to flee for their lives.Why You Should Read? Explores the harrowing journey of a mother and son seeking refuge. Offers a stark look at the human cost of cartel violence and migration. Examines themes of survival, trust, and impossible choices. A compelling narrative of escape and endurance.
Highlights
- Set in Acapulco, Mexico, with a bookstore-owning protagonist
- Follows a mother and her eight-year-old son fleeing drug cartel violence
- Explores the human cost of cartel violence and migration
- Examines themes of survival, trust, and impossible choices
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What is the book about?
It's about Lydia Perez, a bookstore owner in Acapulco, whose family is targeted by a drug cartel, forcing her and her son to flee for their lives.
Who are the main characters?
The main characters are Lydia Perez, her journalist husband, and their eight-year-old son, Luca.
What themes does the book explore?
It explores themes of survival, trust, and impossible choices, as well as the human cost of cartel violence and migration.
Is it based on a true story?
The description does not indicate that it is based on a true story; it is a work of fiction.