The Town of Babylon by Alejandro Varela

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The Town of Babylon by Alejandro Varela

£16.75
ISBN:
9781662601996
Author:
Alejandro Varela
Publisher:
Astra Publishing House
Publication Date:
2024
Format:
Paperback

Crafted with masterful narrative detailing the struggles of life in suburbia, our protagonist, Andres - a distinguished gay Latinx professor, returns …

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The Town of Babylon by Alejandro Varela

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Crafted with masterful narrative detailing the struggles of life in suburbia, our protagonist, Andres - a distinguished gay Latinx professor, returns home to mend familial bonds as he nurses his ailing father. Challenged by the echo of his husband's unfaithfulness, Andres attempts to pick up the pieces of his shaken marriage and, at the same time, grapples with the ghostly remnants of his youth.

Rekindling relationships with his past, he reunites with Jeremy, his first love, now leading a conventional life after wrestling with past incarceration and addiction. He finds an unexpected transformation in Paul, previously suspected of a homophobic hate crime, who has become an Evangelical minister. And to his dismay, he finds his childhood best friend Simone confined within the walls of a psychiatric institution battling schizophrenia.

This short yet transformative visit impels Andres to confront these stirring relationships, the haunting loss of his brother, and his parents' countless sacrifices to provide him with a promising future. The Town of Babylon is an emotionally charged narrative, reflecting the intricacies of queer, racial, and class identity. It further advocates the indispensable role of a supportive community in preserving individual wellbeing. Join Andres on his profound journey of introspection, unveiling a tender homage to societal ties.

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