Faces in the Crowd
Faces in the Crowd
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
New York City • 2000s
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Faces in the Crowd, Valeria Luiselli weaves a fragmented narrative involving a young mother in Mexico City, an aspiring translator in New York, and a Mexican poet in Harlem. Blending past and present, the book explores identity, isolation, and the connections between them through a non-linear, multi-perspective approach.
Mysterious
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Melancholic
Nostalgic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Valeria Luiselli's Faces in the Crowd is lauded for its inventive narrative structure and lyrical prose. Critics praise its exploration of identity and time. Some readers find the fragmented storytelling challenging but appreciate the novel's depth and introspection. Overall, it's a compelling read that blends reality and fiction seamlessly.
Who Should Read Faces in the Crowd?
Readers who enjoy Faces in the Crowd by Valeria Luiselli are typically drawn to fragmented narratives and introspective storytelling. Fans of Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman or The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz would appreciate its lyrical prose and blending of past and present.
6,807 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
New York City • 2000s
2014
Adult
18+ years
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