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Title details for Neruda on the Park by Cleyvis Natera - Available

Neruda on the Park

A Novel

by Cleyvis Natera
Imani Russell
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NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE • An exhilarating debut novel following members of a Dominican family in New York City who take radically different paths when faced with encroaching gentrification

“Strikes all the right notes—captivating characters, lyrical language, and a storyline that captures your imagination and refuses to let go . . . an unforgettable debut!”—Tayari Jones, New York Times bestselling author of An American Marriage
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The Guerreros have lived in Nothar Park, a predominantly Dominican part of New York City, for twenty years. When demolition begins on a neighboring tenement, Eusebia, an elder of the community, takes matters into her own hands by devising an increasingly dangerous series of schemes to stop construction of the luxury condos. Meanwhile, Eusebia’s daughter, Luz, a rising associate at a top Manhattan law firm who strives to live the bougie lifestyle her parents worked hard to give her, becomes distracted by a sweltering romance with the handsome white developer at the company her mother so vehemently opposes.
 
As Luz’s father, Vladimir, secretly designs their retirement home in the Dominican Republic, mother and daughter collide, ramping up tensions in Nothar Park, racing toward a near-fatal climax.
 
A beautifully layered portrait of family, friendship, and ambition, Neruda on the Park weaves a rich and vivid tapestry of community as well as the sacrifices we make to protect what we love most, announcing Cleyvis Natera as an electrifying new voice.

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    May 24, 2022

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      • ISBN: 9780593506769
      • File size: 390642 KB
      • Duration: 13:33:50

  • Languages

    • English

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    • AudioFile Magazine
      Imani Russell, Annette Oliveira, and Alma Cuervo narrate the story of the Guerrero family--Eusebia, Vladimir, and their adult daughter, Luz. Luz, a lawyer, is suddenly fired from her firm, a development that upends her life. Her mother, Eusebia, is distracted by her scheming to prevent the gentrification of her neighborhood. Unbeknownst to Eusebia, Luz starts a relationship with the investor who is at the head of the neighborhood project. Oliveira shines as Eusebia, deftly switching accents, pitches, and cadences. As Luz, Russell sometimes lacks expression, but her voice is smooth and youthful, pairing nicely with the character. Cuervo gives voice to "The Tongues," a trio of sisters who provide a different perspective on the story. She narrates delightfully with a high degree of skill. A.M. © AudioFile 2022, Portland, Maine

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