{"product_id":"the-affairs-of-the-falcns-a-novel-isbn-9780062872357","title":"The Affairs of the Falcóns: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the 2019 New American Voices Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLonglisted for the \u003cstrong\u003ePEN\/Hemingway\u003cbr\u003eAward for Debut Novel\u003cp\u003eLonglisted for the \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAspen Words Literary Prize\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Recommended Book of 2019 from:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSouthern Living * Buzzfeed * The Huffington Post * Bustle * Fierce * Hip Latina * Ms. Magazine * Alma \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Library Journal * The Rumpus * The Millions * Refinery29 * Electric Literature\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA stunning debut novel about a young undocumented Peruvian woman fighting to keep her family afloat in New York City\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAna Falcón, along with her husband Lucho and their two young children, has fled the economic and political strife of Peru for a chance at a new life in New York City in the 1990s. Being undocumented, however, has significantly curtailed the family’s opportunities: Ana is indebted to a loan shark who calls herself Mama, and is stretched thin by unceasing shifts at her factory job. To make matters worse, Ana must also battle both criticism from Lucho’s cousin—who has made it obvious the family is not welcome to stay in her spare room for much longer—and escalating and unwanted attention from Mama’s husband. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the pressure builds, Ana becomes increasingly desperate. While Lucho dreams of returning to Peru, Ana is deeply haunted by the demons she left behind and determined to persevere in this new country. But how many sacrifices is she willing to make before admitting defeat and returning to Peru? And what lines is she willing to cross in order to protect her family? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Affairs of the Falcóns\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautiful, deeply urgent novel about the lengths one woman is willing to go to build a new life, and a vivid rendering of the American immigrant experience.  \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eAna and her husband, Lucho, along with their two young children, have fled the financial and political upheaval facing Peru in the twilight of the twentieth century, seeking a chance at a new life in New York City. When Lucho loses his job, his cousin proposes a tenuous offer of hospitality to the family. Despite the setback, Ana is intent on putting down roots, but she soon finds that her undocumented status significantly curtails her family’s opportunities. Ana is indebted to a loan shark who calls herself Mama, and she is stretched thin by unceasing shifts at her factory job. To make matters worse, Ana must also battle both criticism from Lucho’s cousin—who has made it obvious the family is not welcome to stay in her spare room for much longer—as well as escalating and unwanted attention from Mama’s husband. With the pressure building, Lucho dreams of returning to Peru, but Ana is deeply haunted by the demons she left behind and determined to forge a better future for her children. Soon Ana will be forced to decide just how much she’s willing to sacrifice to protect her family—and how much more she can take in this new country before she admits defeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeeply urgent and richly told, \u003cem\u003eThe Affairs of the Falcóns\u003c\/em\u003e is the breathtaking story of one woman’s relentless pursuit of a new American dream and a remarkable portrait of the contemporary immigrant experience.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“At a time when the United States is wracked with debates about what constitutes a ‘real’ American, this rendering of the immigrant experience couldn’t be more important.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRefinery 29\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A nuanced look at the human cost of immigration policy.... This is, obviously, a book that has a lot to say to our current moment, but it also has an emotional appeal that is timeless and universal. Thoughtful and eye-opening, this is an admirable debut.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Melissa Rivero writes about love with all of its beauty, fierceness, and complications: of motherhood and hard choices, the bonds of family and homeland, and the sacrifices made for survival and a better future. Ana Rios is an unforgettable character and a necessary American hero.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLisa Ko, author of The Leavers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Beautiful.... The theme is immigration, but at heart, this is a story about family—the long-standing tensions, the profound bonds, the depth of spousal, parental and filial love. It’s at once a timeless work and a book we urgently need now.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRumaan Alam, author of That Kind of Mother\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Rivero’s talent for storytelling and sympathetic portrayal of many characters propels this novel above the melodrama of the telenovelas that play in the background on Valeria’s television. Book groups will thoroughly enjoy this vivid, inspired debut, a valuable addition to immigration literature.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Timely and beautifully rendered.... Rivero succeeds in drawing to light the challenges many new immigrants face.... A complex and compelling portrait of Latin American immigrants and the experience of undocumented families.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A beautiful, serious and life-affirming book.”    - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Melissa Rivero is a gifted writer with a clear view of the human heart. This novel shows us new things. It’s a winner.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLuis Alberto Urrea, author of The House of Broken Angels and The Devil’s Highway\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An unsparing look at the world of the undocumented through the life of Peruvian immigrant Ana Falcón and her family. It’s 1990s New York: the loan sharks are plentiful, green cards scarce, and hope often difficult to sustain. 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