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Come on Up (Paperback)

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By Jordi Nopca, Mara Faye Lethem (Translator)
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Global capitalism fails young Barcelona couples in this dynamic debut

"Heartbreaking and hilarious" --New York Times Book Review

"Nopca's stories, written with clarity and flair, are smart and modern, filled with sharply observed detail. They capture the unease of the times and the flux of contemporary life in Barcelona with wit, wisdom, moments of pure hilarity, and a mixture of sympathy and dark laughter." --Colm T ib n, author of Brooklyn and House of Names

What happens when the hopes of a generation are dashed by austerity policies and underemployment? Come On Up is a group portrait of contemporary Barcelona, beaten by the economic crisis and divided by a secessionist movement. Always witty, often absurdist, these stories offer a mesmerizing glimpse into the daily lives of couples, families, and neighbors living the new normal of the 21st century.

A husband seeks revenge on his wife as they stalk author Peter Stamm; an out-of-work bartender fills his empty days by shoving bananas into the tailpipes of parked cars; a mysterious ritual, spied through a neighbor's window, arouses deadly spirits. Masterfully paced, the eleven mordant stories of Come On Up draw us into an embattled world whose past is unresolved and whose future is uncertain.


Product Details
ISBN: 9781942658801
ISBN-10: 194265880X
Publisher: Bellevue Literary Press
Publication Date: February 9th, 2021
Pages: 224
Language: English

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