A Guatemalan Classic On the Nightmare of Dictatorship
Miguel Ángel Asturias’s masterpiece achieved lasting fame by trading political specifics for tragic grandeur.
The Critics Are Coming for Roberto Bolaño
After decades of praise, some are souring on the late literary icon. A new book defends his legacy.
Book Review: Torto Arado
Itamar Vieira Júnior’s searing novel has captivated Brazil’s literary scene.
El Norte: The Epic and Forgotten Story of Hispanic North America
A review of Carrie Gibson’s exploration of the colonization of North (and South) America.
