The Family Izquierdo

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A Novel

By Rubén Degollado

Summary

The Family Izquierdo by Rubén Degollado is a poignant tale reflecting on the lives of a multigenerational Mexican American family in Texas. The story delves into their rich heritage, collective struggles, and deep-rooted bonds while tackling issues of identity, familial duty, and personal dreams. Through vivid storytelling, the narrative captures both the warmth and tension that define their journey.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by multi-generational family sagas that explore themes of faith, fate, and resilience within a vibrant Texas community. It may appeal to you due to its rich, interwoven stories of joy, struggle, and the deep ties that bind a family across time.

The Family Izquierdo

A linked short story collection that weaves together the lives of three generations of a Mexican American family bound together by love, and a curse

Description

The tight-knit Izquierdo family is grappling with misfortunes none of them can explain. Their beloved patriarch has suffered from an emotional collapse and is dying; eldest son Gonzalo's marriage is falling apart; daughter Dina, beleaguered by the fear that her nightmares are real, is a shut-in.

When Gonzalo digs up a strange object in the backyard of the family home, the Izquierdos take it as proof that a jealous neighbour has cursed them—could this be the reason for all their troubles?

As the Izquierdos face a distressing present and an uncertain future, they are sustained by the blood that binds them, a divine presence, and an abiding love for one another.

Told in a series of soulful voices brimming with warmth and humour, The Family Izquierdo is a tender narrative of a family at a turning point.

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Rubén Degollado's The Family Izquierdo is praised for its heartfelt depiction of family and community, marked by a blend of magic and realism. Reviewers commend the book for its intricate storytelling and rich, evocative prose, highlighting the deep connection between characters and their cultural heritage. The novel is celebrated as a compelling and satisfying read with a diverse cast and multifaceted narrative.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393866827

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 September 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 273g

Pages: 304

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Rubén Degollado Sci-Fi & Fantasy

About the Author

Rubén Degollado is an educator from Texas and the author of The Family Izquierdo: A Novel and the young adult novel Throw. His fiction has appeared in Beloit Fiction Journal, Gulf Coast, Hayden’s Ferry Review, and Image.