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I enjoyed America del Norte, a newish memoir masquerading as a novel by Mexico's literary wonderkid Nicolas Medina Mora. It's in English, even if Nicolas is Mexican (that is what Yale, Iowa Writer's workshop does to a financially secure and gifted Mexican.). It's a posh, intellectual Mexican's take on immigration, identity, privileged life in modern America and Mexico, and not quite fitting in anywhere. It's quite moving on his relationship with his adorable Mum (who dies of cancer), and fascinating on the tug of war and love with his famous Dad, Eduardo Median Mora, the former Supreme Court magistrate, Ambassador to UK/USA, Attorney-General. It's a bit self-indulgent teenage intellectual at times, especially with his obsession with fascist- sympathizer Jose Vasconcelos (of Cosmic race,,) and others of that ilk, and often reads more like a series of disjointed chapters than offering a clear narrative per se. Still, a great read (mostly).

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Thanks Damian! I’ve heard of this memoir but now will definitely add to my reading list.

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