The Revolutionaries Try Again

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By Mauro Javier Cardenas

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In The Revolutionaries Try Again, Mauro Javier Cardenas weaves a compelling tale centred on three friends from Ecuador who reunite in an earnest, yet chaotic bid to ignite political change. As they navigate their personal ambitions and memories of their youthful dreams, the narrative delves into themes of identity and the complexities of sociopolitical landscapes, set against the backdrop of a turbulent nation. The story intricately blends satire and poignant moments, drawing the reader into a world where the aspirations of the past clash with the realities of the present.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by politically charged narratives that intertwine humour, satire and a critique of societal norms. The story explores the complexities of friendship and idealism against the backdrop of a South American political milieu, making it appealing for those who appreciate intricate character studies and thought-provoking dialogue.

The Revolutionaries Try Again

Three childhood friends reunite to transform Ecuador only find their idealism has succumbed to the cynicism of their fathers.

Endorsements (potential): Karen Tei Yamashita, Harry Matthews, Javier Marias, Percival Everett, Marlon James Early access copies National print, radio, and online campaign Targeted bookseller mailing Excerpts under consideration at Electric Literature, Paris Review, New Yorker Advertising: Bookforum Promotion at: BookExpo America, Winter Institute, ALA Annual, PEN World Voices, Heartland Fall Forum Promotion on Coffee House Press e-newsletter, website, and social media channels Giveaways on Twitter, Instagram & Goodreads Simultaneous print and e-book release, with e-book ISBN to be included on all press materials, author and publisher websites, and whenever print ISBN is listed Targeted publicity to promote author's speaking engagements Promotion via the author's Twitter account, @IneluctableQuak

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Three childhood friends reunite to transform Ecuador only to find their idealism has succumbed to the cynicism of their fathers.

Extravagant, absurd, and self-aware, The Revolutionaries Try Again plays out against the lost decade of Ecuador's austerity and the stymied idealism of three childhood friends—an expat, a bureaucrat, and a playwright—who are as sure about the evils of dictatorship as they are unsure of everything else, including each other.

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The Revolutionaries Try Again is Mauro Javier Cardenas's vibrant debut novel, capturing a group of Ecuadorans grappling with their country's political landscape. It weaves through character shifts, street protests, and lively gatherings, with a unique narrative style featuring long, flowing sentences and dialogues. Reviewers praise its innovative prose and insightful exploration of politics and friendships, offering a fresh take on the Latin American novel within a postmodern framework.

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ISBN: 9781566894463

Publisher: Coffee House Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 September 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Coffee House Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 296

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About the Author

Mauro Javier Cardenas grew up in Guayaquil, Ecuador, and graduated with a degree in economics from Stanford University. Excerpts from his first novel, The Revolutionaries Try Again, have appeared in Conjunctions, the Antioch Review, Guernica, Witness, and BOMB. His interviews and essays on/with Lszl Krasznahorkai, Javier Maras, Horacio Castellanos Moya, Juan Villoro, and Antnio Lobo Antunes have appeared in Music & Literature, the San Francisco Chronicle, BOMB, and the Quarterly Conversation.

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