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“Eduardo Halfon is a brilliant storyteller, whose gifts are displayed on every page of this beautiful, daring, and deeply humane book.”

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Daniel Alarcon
Daniel Alarcon

Daniel Alarcón, born on March 5, 1977, is a prominent author from Peru. His works focus on the lives and identity of Latin American immigrants, gaining widespread acclaim among readers. more

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