Set in southwestern New Mexico, "Thin Men of Haddam" deals with
the problems of Hispanics trying to make their way in an Anglo
world. Orphaned as a child and reared by an Anglo family, Raphael
Mendez lives in a nether world, neither "de la raza" nor Anglo.
Having dropped out of graduate school after a squabble with his
fellowship sponsors, he is foreman of the ranch of his childhood.
Paired against Mendez in this striking first novel is his cousin,
Manuelo --practically literature, broke, and the father of six
starving children, and unable to find work. When Manuelo's
desperation pushes him to the other side of the law, Mendez must
choose sides.
The novel is impressive for its crisp, clear depiction of local
life in the area known as "Little Texas" and for its intense
portrayal of the desperation of some Hispanics at the time.
General
Imprint: |
Texas Christian University Press,U.S.
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
1990 |
First published: |
1990 |
Authors: |
C.W. Smith
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Dimensions: |
229 x 159 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
336 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-87565-078-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
General & literary fiction >
Modern fiction
|
LSN: |
0-87565-078-3 |
Barcode: |
9780875650784 |
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