The Story of My Teeth
The Story of My Teeth
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Brief
184
Novel • Fiction
Mexico City • Contemporary
2013
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Story of My Teeth by Valeria Luiselli follows auctioneer Gustavo “Highway” Sánchez Sánchez, who collects and resells both rare and ordinary items by fabricating extravagant stories to enhance their value. Highway's specialty is teeth, including those supposedly belonging to famous figures like Marilyn Monroe. His journey intertwines storytelling, personal transformation, and the blurring of truth and fiction, as he navigates life, love, and identity through his unconventional auctioneering career.
Playful
Mysterious
Humorous
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Valeria Luiselli's The Story of My Teeth is a playful and innovative narrative that intertwines reality and fiction, earning praise for its originality and humor. The unique storytelling approach, however, can feel disjointed to some readers. While the novel's experimental style captivates many, it may challenge those who prefer traditional narrative structures.
Who Should Read The Story of My Teeth?
A reader who enjoys The Story of My Teeth by Valeria Luiselli is likely to appreciate inventive narratives and playful prose. Fans of the absurdity and wit in Paul Auster's The New York Trilogy or the metafictional flair of Italo Calvino's If on a Winter's Night a Traveler will find much to admire in Luiselli's imaginative storytelling.
184
Novel • Fiction
Mexico City • Contemporary
2013
Adult
18+ years
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