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It is only death that doesn't have a remedy. p115
With magnificant empathy IRC skilfully inserts the reader on both sides of a story of disturbing complexity, documenting the turbulent years in Columbia in the 90's through the eyes of two young girls whose strange bond crosses revolutionary boundaries.
Something happens when you're scared. Your mind goes off and your body doesn't. p156
The secret is to carry what you were given with grace. p281
Who cares a ...more
It is only death that doesn't have a remedy. p115
With magnificant empathy IRC skilfully inserts the reader on both sides of a story of disturbing complexity, documenting the turbulent years in Columbia in the 90's through the eyes of two young girls whose strange bond crosses revolutionary boundaries.
Something happens when you're scared. Your mind goes off and your body doesn't. p156
The secret is to carry what you were given with grace. p281
Who cares a ...more
Given the popularity of Narcos, I am surprised that more readers haven't read the Fruit of the Drunken Tree -a great debut novel that follows a young girl growing up in Columbia during the Escobar era. It doesn't delve too heavily into the politics so you won't be bogged down in details. This book is entertaining and offers readers a different and uncommon setting. Entertaining.
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