Lots to admire here. But chock-a-block with pop cultural references — Marvel Comics, etc. — in which this reader has no interest. Beautiful narrative Lots to admire here. But chock-a-block with pop cultural references — Marvel Comics, etc. — in which this reader has no interest. Beautiful narrative continuity, brilliant characterization, and a very light hand with material that could easily turn dense and turgid, but never is. I've read half and need to take a break from my obsessive googling of the Spanish vocabulary. Reminds me of Martin Amis's Lionel Asbo, which is filled with British slang that is impenetrable without research....more
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