Lost in the City: Tree of Desire and Serafin: Two Novels by Ignacio Solares

by Ignacio Solares

Book Overview

Cristina, the young protagonist of Tree of Desire, and her little brother Joaqu n run away from a home that is outwardly normal, but inwardly disfunctional. Lost on the streets of Mexico City, they confront some of the most terrifying aspects of city life. Or is it all a dream? The story suggests, without confirming, that sexual abuse has driven Cristina to her desperate escape. But is it an escape? Are they awakening from a dream, or reentering...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0292777329
• ISBN13: 9780292777323
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 8.8"