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Buried Onions by Gary Soto follows the struggles of Eddie, a nineteen-year-old Mexican American living in Fresno, California, as he navigates poverty, loss, and temptation while trying to find a way out of his bleak circumstances. Throughout several weeks, Eddie deals with the recent deaths of loved ones, attempts to stay away from gang violence, and faces various personal and professional setbacks, all while contemplating his future. The novel addresses issues of violence, death, and crime.