Title
Poso Wells
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Celebrated Ecuadorian Author Gabriela Alemn'S First Work To Appear In English: A Noir, Feminist Ecothriller In Which Venally Corrupt Politicians And Greedy Land Speculators Finally Get Their Just Comeuppance!In The Squalid Settlement Of Poso Wells, Women Have Been Regularly Disappearing, But The Authorities Have Shown Little Interest. When The Leading Presidential Candidate Comes To Town, He And His Entourage Are Electrocuted In A Macabre Accident Witnessed By A Throng Of Astonished Spectators. The Sole Survivornext In Line For The Presidencyinexplicably Disappears From Sight.Gustavo Varas, A Principled Journalist, Picks Up The Trail, Which Leads Him Into A Violent, Lawless Underworld. Bella Altamirano, A Fearless Local, Is On Her Own Crusade To Pierce The Settlement'S Code Of Silence, Ignoring Repeated Death Threats. It Turns Out That The Disappearance Of The Candidate And Those Of The Women Are Intimately Connected, And Not Just To A Local Crime Wave, But To A Multinational Magnate'S Plan To Plunder The Country'S Cloud Forest Preserve.Praise For Poso Wells:The Story Is A Condemnation Not Only Of The Corrupt Businessmen And The Criminal Gangs That Rule Poso Wells But Also Of The Violence Against Women That Plagues Latin America'S Real Slums.The New YorkerOne Part Thomas Pynchon, One Part Gabriel Garca Marquez, And One Part Raymond Chandler, Alemns Novel Contains Mystery, Horror, Humor, Absurdity, And Political Commentary A Concoction Of Political Thriller And Absurdist Literary Mystery That Never Fails To Entertain.Kirkus ReviewsA Wild, Successful Satire Of Ecuadorian Politics And Supernatural Encounters. Alemns Singular Voice Keeps The Ride Fresh And Satisfying.Publishers WeeklyPoso Wells Is Ironic, Audacious, And Fierce. But What Is It, Exactly? A Satire? A Scifi Novel? A Political Detective Yarn? Or The Purest Reality Of Contemporary Latin America. It'S Unclassifiableas All Great Books Are.Samanta Schweblin, Author Of Fever DreamPoso Wells Is Brilliant, Audacious, Doubtlessly Playful And At The Same Time So Dark And Bitter. A Truly Unforgettable Book.Alejandro Zambra, Author Of Multiple Choice
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the genre of 'Poso Wells'? A: 'Poso Wells' is a noir, feminist eco-thriller that combines elements of mystery, horror, and political commentary.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Poso Wells'? A: The author of 'Poso Wells' is Gabriela Alemán, a celebrated Ecuadorian writer.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Poso Wells'? A: 'Poso Wells' was published on August 21, 2018.
- Q: How many pages does 'Poso Wells' have? A: 'Poso Wells' contains 160 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Poso Wells' is available in new condition.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Poso Wells' have? A: 'Poso Wells' is published in paperback binding.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Poso Wells'? A: 'Poso Wells' explores themes of corruption, violence against women, and environmental exploitation in Latin America.
- Q: Is 'Poso Wells' suitable for readers interested in political thrillers? A: Yes, 'Poso Wells' is suitable for readers interested in political thrillers, as it combines elements of satire and social commentary.
- Q: Are there any notable reviews of 'Poso Wells'? A: Yes, 'Poso Wells' has received praise from publications like The New Yorker and Kirkus Reviews for its engaging narrative and poignant themes.
- Q: What makes 'Poso Wells' unique compared to other novels? A: 'Poso Wells' is unique for its blend of dark humor, political critique, and its unclassifiable nature, combining various literary styles.