Description

High Spirits is a collection of eleven interconnected short stories from the Dominican diaspora by debut author Camille GomeraTavarezIt is a book centered on one extended familythe Belnsacross multiple generationsIt is set in the fictional small town of Hidalpaand Santo Domingo and Paterson and San Juan and Washington Heights tooIt is told in a style both utterly real and distinctly magicaland the stories explore machismo mental health family and identityBut most importantly High Spirits represents the first book from Camille GomeraTavarez who takes her place as one of the most extraordinary new voices to emerge in years