Lo Terciario / The Tertiary
Lo Terciario / The Tertiary
Fiction | Poetry Collection | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Brief
Lo Terciario / The Tertiary
Fiction | Poetry Collection | Adult | Published in 2018176
Poetry Collection • Fiction
2018
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Lo Terciario/The Tertiary by Raquel Salas Rivera is a poetry collection reflecting on the Puerto Rican debt crisis through a queer lens, critiquing colonialism and capitalism, and calling for social justice. Themes include the violence of capitalism and labor, as well as resilience and solidarity within marginalized communities. The collection employs a dual-language format, urging readers to consider multiple perspectives. The book addresses violence and hate crimes.
Contemplative
Melancholic
Challenging
Emotional
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Raquel Salas Rivera's Lo Terciario / The Tertiary receives praise for its poignant, bilingual exploration of Puerto Rico's colonial history and Hurricane Maria's aftermath. Critics commend the raw, emotional poetry and its political resonance. However, some find its dense historical context challenging for those unfamiliar with the events. A powerful, complex read.
Who Should Read Lo Terciario / The Tertiary?
A reader who would enjoy Raquel Salas Rivera’s Lo Terciario / The Tertiary is someone who appreciates contemporary poetry that addresses political and social issues, particularly in a Puerto Rican context. Comparable to Claudia Rankine's Citizen and Ocean Vuong's Night Sky with Exit Wounds, this book blends personal and collective narratives with a powerful, lyrical voice.
176
Poetry Collection • Fiction
2018
Adult
18+ years
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