Fuentes, Rodrigo
Trout, Belly Up
- ISBN 13:
- 9781916465619
- author:
- Fuentes, Rodrigo
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Charco Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 97
- Dimensions:
- 2.2 x 15 x 15 centimetres (0.16
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Trout, Belly Up by Rodrigo Fuentes is a stark and beautiful collection of seven interconnected short stories that explore the complexities of rural life in Guatemala. Set against the backdrop of a country where brutality is never far from the surface, these moments are woven together with precision to reveal the harsh realities of farming, family obligation, and the intrusions of those who seek to exploit. The Guatemalan countryside serves as a character in its own right, its timeless peace punctuated by sudden violence. Through Fuentes' precise prose, the reader is drawn into a world where the boundaries between good and evil are often blurred. This ensemble of stories offers a haunting portrayal of life in a rural landscape, one that is both beguiling and disturbing.