San Juan noir, edited by Mayra Santos-Febres ; translated by Will Vanderhyden
Type
Label
San Juan noir, edited by Mayra Santos-Febres ; translated by Will Vanderhyden
Language
eng
Illustrations
maps
Index
no index present
Literary Form
short stories
Main title
San Juan noir
Oclc number
944463968
Responsibility statement
edited by Mayra Santos-Febres ; translated by Will Vanderhyden
Series statement
Akashic noir series
Summary
"Puerto Rico is often portrayed as sandy beaches, casinos, luxury hotels, relaxation, and never-ending pleasure--a place that satisfies all senses and appetites. Yet the city of San Juan is much more than that. The capital of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is the oldest Spanish settlement in all the territories and colonies of the United States. Since Puerto Rico is economically dependent on the US, the financial downturn of 2008 hit us hard. Many Puerto Ricans have left the island, looking for a better life. Crime has risen and the black market has thrived. As in many crises, art, music, and literature have also flourished. Never before has there been so much literary production. We have responded to our crisis with many stories to tell. And, especially in these times, many of those stories are noir"--Page 13, introduction