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Dalkey Archive Press Zero by Ignacio de Loyola Branddao,Ellen Watson, Introduction by Thomas Colchie
Against A Backdrop Of Political Corruption Jose Lives An Ordinary Life, Working A Dead-End Job Catching Mice In A Dingy Movie Theater. Everything Changes When He Meets His Wife Rosa Thanks To The Help Of The Happy Heart Marriage Agency. They Seem To Have An Understanding: Jose Isn'T Bothered By Rosa'S Dishonesty, Extra Weight, And Fantastically Promiscuous Past; Rosa Isn'T Too Put Off By Jose'S Clubbed Foot, Periodic Blackouts, Or Lack Of Direction--She Just Wants A House. Pragmatic, Jose Sets Out To Get The Money Necessary To Make That Possible. And In Doing So, He Manages To Become A Robber, Sniper, And Political Subversive Wanted By The Government. Deploying Fast-Paced, Short Chapters In A Number Of Styles, Brandao Deftly Presents An Array Of Engaging Characters And Conflicts, Vividly Depicting The Absurdity Of A Repressive Political Regime With Exceptional Daring And Humor.