Violence and Power in “Toño the Infallible” – Chicago Review of Books

Violence and Power in “Toño the Infallible” – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] Toño the Infallible, a novel by the Colombian writer Evelio Rosero, translated from the Spanish by Anne McLean and Victor Meadowcroft, is a shockingly twisted character study of one man’s malice towards society. Rosero explores the depths of remorseless hatred and how it grows when there is no balancing opposition to stop it. Set … Read more

Coping with Grief and Reconnecting with Identity in “She Is Haunted” – Chicago Review of Books

Coping with Grief and Reconnecting with Identity in “She Is Haunted” – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] Paige Clark’s debut short story collection, She Is Haunted, considers how we handle loss in the modern world. Whether due to a casual fling mistaken for intimacy, or the death of a loved one, navigating the end of complicated relationships can raise the question of how much control we have over our own identities. … Read more