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Kingdom Cons
By Yuri Herrera
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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In the court of the King, everyone knows their place. But as the Artist wins hearts and egos with his ballads, uncomfortable truths emerge that shake the Kingdom to its core. Part surreal fable and part narco-lit romance, this prize-winning novel from Yuri Herrera questions the price of keeping your integrity in a world ruled by patronage and power.
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Reviews for Kingdom Cons
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This is an entertaining and offbeat novella, part fable, part crime drama and part social commentary. Nicely translated. Herrera is considered one of Mexico's finest novelists and yes, I also enjoyed, Signs Preceding the End of the World but I have to admit, he hasn't quite blown me away yet. Next time, perhaps?
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Possibly my first ever Mexican writer. This was longlisted for the Tournament of Books, so I picked it up, but at 103 pages it was hardly around long enough to leave a lasting impression. Some nice courtly intrigue and a light, accessible translation, but all too brief for my tastes.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A beautiful, abstract little novella set in the world of crime lords and their followers, literalizing the "crime boss as feudal lord" metaphor.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5In this novella, reading about the life of a Mexican drug lord and his com padres seemed similar to reading about the kings of medieval times. An era where women and just about anything else illicit and desired are available to those in the king's court. Good things come with a price and favors must be paid to those in authority. Herrera tells his story in an inventive and concise manner. Nice twist on an often told story.