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Desert Blood

Alicia Gaspar de Alba
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84 pages • 2 hours read

Alicia Gaspar de Alba

Desert Blood: The Juárez Murders

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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    Alicia Gaspar de Alba's Desert Blood is lauded for its gripping narrative and cultural insight into the femicides of Juárez. Critics praise its powerful depiction of social issues and well-developed characters. However, some note its complex subplots and intense themes may be overwhelming for certain readers. Overall, it is a compelling and thought-provoking read.

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    Who Should Read Desert Blood?

    Readers captivated by sociopolitical landscapes and gender issues in works like The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros or The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson will find Desert Blood compelling. This novel delves into the raw and gripping reality of femicides along the US-Mexico border, meshing mystery with poignant cultural insights.

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    18+years

    Book Details

    Themes
    Relationships: Family
    Genre
    Mystery / Crime Fiction
    Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
    Topics
    Gender / Feminism
    History: World
    LGBTQ