"Set in the early 1960s, the first half of the book is a bitter-comic story of banking, amorous and political lives of various citizens of Klail City told in epistolary form by one Jehu Malacara ... The rest of the work is a series of character sketches cum fictional interviews touching on the life and fate of Jehu. (...) Although his (Hinojosa's) sharp eye and accurate ear capture a place, its people and a time in a masterly way, his work goes far beyond regionalism. He is a writer for all readers, and Dear Rafe is a ...
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"Set in the early 1960s, the first half of the book is a bitter-comic story of banking, amorous and political lives of various citizens of Klail City told in epistolary form by one Jehu Malacara ... The rest of the work is a series of character sketches cum fictional interviews touching on the life and fate of Jehu. (...) Although his (Hinojosa's) sharp eye and accurate ear capture a place, its people and a time in a masterly way, his work goes far beyond regionalism. He is a writer for all readers, and Dear Rafe is a delight in any league".
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Good. Minor wear on the covers, corners, and the edges. Like shelf wear. May contain some writing and or highlighting within the pages and covers. Very Clean Copy-Over 500, 000 Internet Orders Filled.
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Very Good. No Jacket as Issued. AQ2-Book has crease on the gutters, wrinkling, chipping and crease on some edges, sides, and corners, previous owner's name written on the opposite side of the front, light discoloration and shelf wear otherwise very good. Book was signed by the author on the title page. This novel focuses on wealthy ranchers and their domination of the economic and political life of a small city on the Texas-Mexico border.
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Good. No Jacket as Issued. U4-A first edition ex-library trade paperback book signed by author in good condition that has library markings (labels, stamping, cardholder, etc. ), scattered wrinkling and crease, light discoloration, and shelf wear. This novel focuses on wealthy ranchers and their domination of the economic and political life of a small city on the Texas-Mexico border. 9"x6", 134 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed.
