The Dream of My Return

Experience 'The Dream of My Return', a gripping novel that delves into the tumultuous psyche of an exiled journalist grappling with his identity. This thrilling story explores themes of nostalgia, insanity, and the gripping pull of home as our protagonist—an unstable writer—navigates a chaotic life in Mexico City. As he drowns his sorrows in alcohol and faces the repercussions of his failing marriage, he becomes increasingly obsessed with returning to El Salvador. This darkly comedic narrative questions reality, blending high-octane paranoia with a dangerous yearning for the past. With 160 pages filled with relentless momentum, readers will find themselves immersed in a wild ride filled with unpredictable twists. The vivid portrayal of a man's descent into madness offers a profound commentary on the nature of home and belonging. Perfect for fans of literary fiction, this book is a must-read that will stir your emotions and spark contemplation. 'The Dream of My Return' is a powerful journey you won't forget. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9780811223430, Year: 2015, Publisher: W W Norton & Company.

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: 9780811223430
Year: 2015
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 160


Description:


A high-octane paranoia deranges a writer and fuels a dangerous plan to return home to El Salvador.


Drinking way too much and breaking up with his wife, an exiled journalist in Mexico City dreams of returning home to El Salvador. But is it really a dream or a nightmare?  When he decides to treat his liver pain with hypnosis, his few impulse-control mechanisms rapidly dissolve. Hair-brained schemes, half-mad arguments, unraveling murder plots, hysterical rants: everything escalates at a maniacal pace, especially the crazy humor.