Jagoda Marinić: Über "Sanfte Radikalität" und linke Sprachpolitik - #1248

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.