Paradais

Two teenage boys, Franco and Polo, sneak around and get drunk in a luxury housing complex. They fantasize about seducing their neighbor, a married woman and mother. They hatch a mindless and macabre scheme to get what they think they deserve, but the fragility of Mexican society and the hardships of teenagers tear life apart at the seams.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 23 March 2022
Publisher: Fitzcarraldo Editions

Two teenage outcasts, Franco Andrade and Polo, find solace in the confines of a luxurious housing complex, where they engage in covert escapades and indulge in alcohol. Franco, a lonely, overweight, and porn-addicted individual, harbours an intense fascination with seducing his neighbour, an attractive married woman and mother. In contrast, Polo dreams of escaping the demanding nature of his job as a gardener within the gated community and fleeing his overbearing mother and the drug-ruled village they reside in. Despite facing the seemingly insurmountable challenge of attaining their desired outcomes, Franco and Polo concoct a reckless and grotesque plan. Crafted in a hauntingly atmospheric prose style by one of the most exciting new voices in literature, Paradais delves into the explosive fragility of Mexican society, teetering on the edge of race, class, and violence. It explores the profound impact that the myths, desires, and hardships of teenagers can have on their lives, tearing them apart at the seams.

Weight: 168g
Dimension: 197 x 129 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913097875