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It’s time to catch up on some of the standout stories in the comic book world from recent weeks!
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Imagine a moment in January 2020 in the United States. A particular book with a striking blue and white cover begins to gain traction across various online communities dedicated to literature. The design features a visually captivating hummingbird pattern rendered in blue against a creamy background, symbolizing the sun god Huitzilopochtli from Aztec mythology. The intricate, black barbed wire motif adds an air of tension, slicing through the composition like an ominous grid reminiscent of Talavera tiles. This packaging creates a distinctive visual identity, evoking themes related to Mexico and the migrant experience.
The narrative centers on a bookstore owner based in Acapulco, Mexico, who faces unimaginable tragedy as a drug cartel brutally murders her family during a celebratory quinceañera. With only her young son surviving, they are thrust into a perilous journey, becoming migrants as they navigate their way to the U.S. border. Their path is fraught with danger as they evade the cartel and develop bonds with fellow migrants. This book quickly evolves from a seasonal favorite to being recognized as a defining immigration narrative. It garners critical acclaim, receiving endorsements from notable figures such as Salma Hayek and the esteemed writer Sandra Cisneros, who lauds it as “the great novel of Las Américas.”
Now, more than five years later, the impact of this book remains a complex and contentious topic within literary circles.
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bookriot.com