The Bullet Swallower
$48.02
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
1 January 1970
Summary
A “mesmerizing…wildly entertaining” (The Boston Globe) magical realism western in the vein of Cormac McCarthy meets Gabriel García Márquez, The Bullet Swallower follows a Mexican bandido as he sets off for Texas to rob a train, only to encounter a mysterious figure who has come, finally, to collect a cosmic debt generations in the making.
In 1895, Antonio Sonoro is the latest in a long line of ruthless men. He’s good with his gun and drawn to trouble but he’s…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781668009338 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1668009331 |
| Author: | Elizabeth Gonzalez James |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 1 January 1970 |
| Weight: | 227g |
| Dimensions: | 211mm x 137mm x 20mm |
You Can Find This Book In
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“An utterly original, wild ride rendered by Gonzalez James’ masterful hand that turns the traditional redemption narrative on its head. In cracking open her own family legends, The Bullet Swallower brings to vibrant, three dimensional life the people and history of the Mexican and Texas border. Full of heart and humor, the magic in this book is not what is invented, but that it makes you wonder what it is, in all our histories, we may have forgotten?”–Xochitl Gonzalez, New York Times bestselling author of Olga Dies Dreaming
About The Author
Elizabeth Gonzalez James
Elizabeth Gonzalez James is the author of the novel Mona at Sea, as well as the chapbook, Five Conversations About Peter Sellers. Her stories and essays have appeared in The Idaho Review, Southern Humanities Review, The Rumpus, StorySouth, PANK, and elsewhere, and have received numerous Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net nominations. Originally from South Texas, Elizabeth now lives with her family in Massachusetts.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.