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The Cheater's Guide to Love

Faber Stories
By Junot Diaz
Series: Faber Stories
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The Cheater's Guide to Love by Junot DΓ­az follows the tumultuous journey of Yunior, a Dominican man grappling with the fallout from his infidelities. As he attempts to pick up the pieces of his shattered life and mend his broken heart, the story delves deep into themes of love, regret, and personal growth. Through poignant storytelling, the narrative captures Yunior's struggles to confront his past and seek redemption.
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This story may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring deep, complex narratives about love, betrayal, and personal growth. Junot DΓ­az's rich, evocative writing style and multi-layered characters offer an in-depth look at the emotional turmoil and redemption that follows infidelity, making it a compelling read for those interested in exploring the intricacies of human relationships.

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You try every trick in the book to keep her. You write her letters. You drive her to work. You quote Neruda [...] You try it all, but one day she will simply sit up in bed and say, No more.

In Yunior, a Dominican-American writer and Harvard professor, Junot Diaz has created an irresistibly erratic protagonist, who sweeps you up in the poetic energy of his speech as he rehearses a broad repertoire of bad behaviour.

Originally the climactic tale in the chain-linked This is How You Lose Her, The Cheater's Guide to Love is a superb standalone song of decadence and experience.

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The Cheater's Guide to Love by Junot Diaz is a compelling exploration of healing after infidelity. Reviewers admire the raw honesty and emotional depth Diaz conveys through his writing. The story's intricate portrayal of regret, cultural identity, and resilience resonates deeply, earning praise for its poignant narrative style and vivid character development.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9780571355990

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 October 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 160.0mm

Weight: 47g

Pages: 64

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About the Author

Junot Diaz is the author of Drown,The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, which won the National Book Critics Circle Award and the Pulitzer Prize in 2007, and This is How You Lose Her. He is the recipient of a PEN/Malamud Award and the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. Born in Santo Domingo, Diaz is a professor at MIT.

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