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The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
Book • 2007
The novel chronicles the life of Oscar de León, an overweight Dominican boy growing up in Paterson, New Jersey, who is obsessed with science fiction and fantasy.
Narrated by multiple characters, including his college roommate Yunior, the story delves into Oscar's struggles with identity, love, and a curse that has haunted his family for generations.
The book incorporates elements of magic realism, Spanglish, and references to fantasy and science fiction, providing a vivid portrayal of the Dominican American experience and the legacy of the Trujillo regime in the Dominican Republic.
Narrated by multiple characters, including his college roommate Yunior, the story delves into Oscar's struggles with identity, love, and a curse that has haunted his family for generations.
The book incorporates elements of magic realism, Spanglish, and references to fantasy and science fiction, providing a vivid portrayal of the Dominican American experience and the legacy of the Trujillo regime in the Dominican Republic.
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Eddie Hood in a discussion about reading strategies and balancing different types of reading.
Eddie Hood in a discussion about reading strategies and balancing different types of reading.
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Do I Read Multiple Books at the Same Time? | EP 84
Mentioned by Rebecca Schinsky as a book she considered for the top 10 Pulitzer winners list but ultimately excluded due to the author's controversial behavior.
The 10 Best Winners of The Pulitzer Prize for Fiction of the Century So Far
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Jagoda Marinić erwähnt als Quelle der Inspiration und als Beispiel für die Darstellung unterrepräsentierter Lebenswelten.
Jagoda Marinić erwähnt als Quelle der Inspiration und als Beispiel für die Darstellung unterrepräsentierter Lebenswelten.
Jagoda Marinić: Über "Sanfte Radikalität" und linke Sprachpolitik - #1248
