Ross, Leone
Popisho
- ISBN 13:
- 9781250829634
- author:
- Ross, Leone
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Picador USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 20.6 x 13.7 x 2.3 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
In this vibrant and sensual novel, Leone Ross conjures a world where magic is woven into everyday life. Born with a little something extra, known as cors, each resident has a unique gift that sets them apart. Against the stunning backdrop of an archipelago called Popisho, a place of beauty and mischief, destiny and mystery entwine. As Xavier Redchoose, the macaenus of his generation, navigates the complexities of love, power, and identity, he must also confront the corrupt forces that threaten his community. Meanwhile, graffiti messages from an unknown source challenge the status quo, and the governor's daughter, Sonteine, struggles to come into her cors. With its playful love story, portrait of community, and meditation on desire and addiction, Popisho is a masterful exploration of the human condition. Leone Ross's lyrical writing weaves together rhythms and textures from an amalgam of languages, creating a dazzling and major work of fiction that will transport you across the islands and into the lives of unforgettable characters.