‘The Night Will be Long’ by Santiago Gamboa: Physical and Philosophical Conflicts Behind Modern Colombia
“The Hummer flew backward, wiping out one of the men. It crashed back to earth and burst into flames. The... Read Article
‘Aphasia’: An Exciting Experimental Novel by Mauro Javier Cárdenas
Reviewers of Aphasia by Mauro Javier Cárdenas described the book as “innovative”, “monumental”, “a vibrant modernist novel” and one that... Read Article
‘The Soul of a Woman’: Isabel Allende mediates on feminism, inequality, aging and love
Isabel Allende was born in Peru and raised in Chile. She now lives in California. Following a career in journalism... Read Article
“Language is the Crucible of Power”: An Interview with Carolina de Robertis
Carolina de Robertis was a winner of the Stonewall Book Award, the Reading Women Award, a Lambda Literary Award and... Read Article
‘Crocodile Tears’: A Dark, Funny Adventure Set in Montevideo, Uruguay
As a lawyer in training myself, I might already try not to take portrayals of legal professionals too seriously. Given... Read Article
‘Slash and Burn’ by Claudia Hernández: Exploring the Brutal Impact of the El Salvadorian Civil War
It is remarkable that I would emphatically describe Slash and Burn (Roza tumba quema) by Claudia Hernández, translated by Julia Sanches,... Read Article
‘The Past is an Imperfect Tense’ by Bernardo Kucinkski: A Poignant Personal Account of Unofficial Adoption in Brazil
An online launch event for The Past is an Imperfect Tense, hosted by Latin America Bureau and supported by Sounds... Read Article
‘A Long Petal of the Sea’ by Isabel Allende: The Extraordinary Lives of Spanish Refugees in Chile
A book with a cover almost as beautiful as its content, A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende... Read Article
‘The Divine Boys’: Toxic Masculinity and Privilege as the Roots of Violence
There is an age-old nature vs. nurture debate, but Laura Restrepo’s The Divine Boys makes a persuasive case to scrutinise... Read Article
‘The Adventures of China Iron’ Charts Alternative Histories, Polyamorous Adventures and Argentina’s Lush Landscapes
Gabriela Cabezón Cámara is one of the leading figures in Argentinian literature and a prominent feminist intellectual. The Adventures of... Read Article