An extraordinary novel of wit and intelligence, tragedy and compassion that lovingly recreates the lusty, heartrending world of Colombian prostitutes and the men of the oil fields who are entranced by them. Sayonara is a legendary Indian prostitute in the city of Tora, but when she falls in love with a man she can never have, her unrequited passion has tragic consequences.
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An extraordinary novel of wit and intelligence, tragedy and compassion that lovingly recreates the lusty, heartrending world of Colombian prostitutes and the men of the oil fields who are entranced by them. Sayonara is a legendary Indian prostitute in the city of Tora, but when she falls in love with a man she can never have, her unrequited passion has tragic consequences.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. X4-Light edgewear to DJ. Book is clean, no markings. Binding is tight. The novel is about a young prostitute working serving the oil workers in the jungle of Colombia. 358 pages.
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In spite of the ambiance of misery and depredation lived by most of the characters in this fascinating novel, there is a balancing theme of courage and optimism. The prostitutes of the Columbian jungle town are made lovable, even honorable, in important ways. The heroine and her substitute mother/mentor are truly memorable for their wit , wisdom and self knowledge . As for the male characters, one really becomes sympathetic with the oil workers, whose once-a-month encounters with the 'putas' are more like love trysts than mere sexual encounters. If ever heartbreak and hopelessness were metamorphized into joy and triumph, Laura Restrepo has worked that magic in "The DarK Bride"
