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5.0
This inventive book provides a window into a Cuba that is largely unknown - one of exotic culture, beautiful landscapes, and an array of characters.
This book is strikingly simplistic while grippingly eloquent.
"Tales From the Cuban Empire" is made up of 5 short stories, including the story of a woman who hides in restrooms due to her fear of men, a parable on an over-crowded house, a book who brings its owners to untimely deaths, a butcher who steals an elephant, and an old man who tells farfetched stories about faraway places.
I loved each and every story told here, and enjoyed "A Knack for Making Ruins" the best.
Ponte has a distinctively natural writing style that reminded me of Jorge Luis Borges, my favorite author of all time. I am greatly looking forward to finding more of this brilliant author's work as soon as I can. Not to be missed!
This book is strikingly simplistic while grippingly eloquent.
"Tales From the Cuban Empire" is made up of 5 short stories, including the story of a woman who hides in restrooms due to her fear of men, a parable on an over-crowded house, a book who brings its owners to untimely deaths, a butcher who steals an elephant, and an old man who tells farfetched stories about faraway places.
I loved each and every story told here, and enjoyed "A Knack for Making Ruins" the best.
Ponte has a distinctively natural writing style that reminded me of Jorge Luis Borges, my favorite author of all time. I am greatly looking forward to finding more of this brilliant author's work as soon as I can. Not to be missed!
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