The Gringo Champion | 
panIf I couldn't with deliberately mangled English in "Clockwork Orange," there was no way I was going to find it appealing here. But I wanted to read more novels about immigrants...and ok, fine, also to get an "X" for the #litsyatoz challenge. It was December and there was no time to find another one, ok?!
That said, I rolled my eyes at the overwrought prose, but it's a debut novel, and she tackles tough stuff. Want to read more from this author.
panThis is the story of a teenage boy who crosses from Mexico to America and the challenges he faces. I really wanted to like this book, but I was so put off by the over done writing. I got so dragged down in fragmented descriptions that is was really hard for me to keep reading! This book was written by a 19 year old woman and tells a very important story, so if it sounds interesting to you it might be worth picking up! It just wasn't for me!
Happy #WomeninTranslation month! Tomorrow we release our first episode about #witmonth.
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To kick off the month, I'm reading THE GRINGO CHAMPION. It's lyrical and heart-rending and I can't put it down. Xilonen has written a magnificent underdog story about a boy who illegally comes to the US and then is recruited to be a stooge sparring partner for a prize fighter. But the first time he is put in the ring, he crushes the champion.
I'm starting this tonight! I ordered this to complete my #letterx for the #litsyatoz challenge. It is about a young boy who is forced to leave Mexico and immigrate to America, it looks fantastic! Also the author was only 19 when her book was first published! Talk about impressive! #booksintranslation #readingwomenmonth
From today's library haul. Picked up this book for #Litsyatoz when I noticed the author's last name started with X. Also, I like Europa editions.
But it's also an #immigrantsong. A first person narrative about Liborio who settles in the US as an illegal immigrant. Xilonen wrote it when she was 19. 😮
#rockinmay @Cinfhen
Have you ever finished a book and been sad that it's by a debut author because that means there's nothing else to read by them just yet? That's where I'm at.
Recently started this one. An illegal immigrant trying to make his way, tells his story.
Thanks to #LitsyPartyofOne I'm not bummed that happy hour plans fell through. Books and a terrible movie riffed by the former Mystery Science Theater 3000 guys constitute the ultimate nerd party.
....And while I am still very much bummed to not be on vacation, it was some consolation to return home and be greeted by the giant stack of books I had purchased at the Brattle Book Shop on a day's layover in Boston. That store was awesome.
Thank you @Liberty for giving me my "X" author for #litsyatoz! I've been struggling with this, especially because I'm trying to complete the challenge with female authors.
My choice for #2017MostAnticipatedBooks is The Gringo Champion. The title caught my eye before I even knew the plot. #SeasonsReadings2016 @RealLifeReading
#BookMail 🎉📚💌 I love Europa so much. 😭 ❤️
