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Tony faces the daunting prospect of growing up amidst constant religious and cultural uncertainty. His mother is a devoted Catholic, but her influence is challenged by Ultima--a woman with magical healing powers. As Tony follows his own path toward adulthood, he relies on Ultima's wisdom. With her guidance, he is able to forge his unique identity.
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"Una epidemia paraliza el pas̕ pero propicia, a su vez, el encuentro entre una mujer deseada, La Tres Veces Rubia, y un hombre que desea, El Alfaqueque. Las palabras de éste parecen conseguir, calmar o sanarlo todo: producen fascinacin̤. Y hay algo en ľ demensajero y, tambiň, de ǹgel sin espada. Sju particular ťica organiza el mundo, un mundo tan lleno de contradicciones como de muerte. Por debajo de šta late, sin embargo, una pura vida que...
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"Yuri Herrera does not simply write about the border between Mexico and the United States and those who cross it. He explores the crossings and translations people make in their minds and language as they move from one country to another, especially when there's no going back. Traversing this lonely territory is Makina, a young woman who knows only too well how to survive in a violent, macho world. Leaving behind her life in Mexico to search for her...
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