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Experience the vivid narrative of modern-day Mexico City in 'See You at Breakfast.' This compelling novel follows the intertwining lives of four characters grappling with their own struggles in a society plagued by corruption and violence. The story features Cristina, an optimistic and resilient prostitute facing the challenges of her profession under the watchful eyes of police and the men who seek her affection. Meanwhile, Ulises, a solitary office worker, becomes enmeshed in his dreams of promotion and romance as he navigates the challenges posed by both work and a burgeoning relationship with Cristina. Alongside them, Adolfo, a part-trained veterinarian, battles his own infatuations and insecurities as he obsessively watches Olivia, a sheltered girl entirely unaware of his presence. With themes of gender politics, intimacy, and the pursuit of normality in chaotic circumstances, 'See You at Breakfast' delivers a darkly humorous and poignant tale that resonates with the burdens of everyday life. This brand-new edition of the novel, published by Giramondo Publishing in 2016 and carrying the ISBN 9781925336009, is a must-have for anyone looking to explore contemporary literature that reflects on human connections and society's complexities. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925336009
Year: 2016
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
Set in modern-day Mexico City, See You at Breakfast is the story of four characters, leading lives of quiet desperation, who are thrown together by a despicably violent act. Cristina is an optimistic prostitute managing work, police harassment and the demands of the men who fall in love with her - such as Ulises, a solitary office worker who obsesses over a promotion he will never receive. His longtime friend Adolfo, a part-trained veterinarian incapable of distinguishing between a dog and a coyote, is in turn consumed by his infatuation with his neighbour, the beautiful and sheltered Olivia. She is the daughter of Jehovah's Witnesses, and leads a life of hermit-like seclusion, utterly oblivious to his persistent voyeurism. As Ulises and Cristina's relationship moves from finance to romance, and Adolfo works to make his fantasies of life with Olivia a reality, each seeks the comfort of normality amid the chaos of the city's corruption and crime, and the seeming impossibility of maintaining a trusting relationship. Witty, dark and moving, See You at Breakfast offers a refreshingly frank take on gender politics, the nature of attraction and the burden of everyday life.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925336009
Year: 2016
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
Set in modern-day Mexico City, See You at Breakfast is the story of four characters, leading lives of quiet desperation, who are thrown together by a despicably violent act. Cristina is an optimistic prostitute managing work, police harassment and the demands of the men who fall in love with her - such as Ulises, a solitary office worker who obsesses over a promotion he will never receive. His longtime friend Adolfo, a part-trained veterinarian incapable of distinguishing between a dog and a coyote, is in turn consumed by his infatuation with his neighbour, the beautiful and sheltered Olivia. She is the daughter of Jehovah's Witnesses, and leads a life of hermit-like seclusion, utterly oblivious to his persistent voyeurism. As Ulises and Cristina's relationship moves from finance to romance, and Adolfo works to make his fantasies of life with Olivia a reality, each seeks the comfort of normality amid the chaos of the city's corruption and crime, and the seeming impossibility of maintaining a trusting relationship. Witty, dark and moving, See You at Breakfast offers a refreshingly frank take on gender politics, the nature of attraction and the burden of everyday life.