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American Visa

Juan De Recacoechea
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American Visa

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

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Juan De Recacoechea

American Visa

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

264

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

La Paz, Bolivia • 1990s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In American Visa, Juan De Recacoechea tells the story of a Bolivian teacher who travels to La Paz to secure a U.S. visa for a new life. While navigating bureaucratic challenges, the teacher encounters various characters and experiences, facing moral dilemmas and reflecting on dreams and identity.

Gritty

Suspenseful

Dark

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

3.7

258 ratings

50%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

American Visa by Juan De Recacoechea is praised for its vivid portrayal of Bolivian society and the noir-style storytelling. The protagonist's complexities and the exploration of themes like corruption and desperation are highlights. Some reviewers found the plot's pacing uneven, though the cultural insights were appreciated. Overall, it's a compelling read for those interested in Latin American noir.

Who should read this

Who Should Read American Visa?

A reader who enjoys American Visa by Juan De Recacoechea likely appreciates noir fiction with a strong socio-political backdrop. Fans of The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler or The Quiet American by Graham Greene would appreciate its exploration of identity, corruption, and moral ambiguity in 1980s Bolivia.

3.7

258 ratings

50%

Loved it

33%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

264

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

La Paz, Bolivia • 1990s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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