Anywhere But L.A.
Subtitle: Stories
By: Daniel A. Olivas.
Publisher: Bilingual Press/Editorial Bilingüe
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Tempe, AZ
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781931010696
Subjects: Hispanic Americans -- Fiction
Genres: Fiction
Description: "Anywhere But L.A.," Daniel A. Olivas's latest collection of short stories, ranges from contemporary narratives to more traditional cuentos de fantasma, giving us a vivid and honest portrait of modern Latinos in search of their place in the world. Funny yet poignant, Olivas's characters frequently amuse, sometimes disturb, and often remind us of our own vulnerability. People who on the surface appear to be ordinary and uncomplicated reveal their deepest secrets and anxieties related to a variety of issues, such as race, gender, sexual orientation, and the human condition in general. We are given a glimpse into the complex emotions and attitudes of characters who are trying to cope with the mysteries of life. These stories ring with humor, insight, and power, and, like the city they describe, they shift and slide and refuse to be pinned down as they drive the reader to the very core of human existence through the colorful mural of a thriving Latino community.
Notes: "Like the cities they describe, the stories in 'Anywhere but L.A.' shift and slide and refuse to be pinned down.  Daniel Olivas is an exciting writer, whose prose rings with humor, insight, and power." -- Daniel Alarcón, author of "Lost City Radio" and "War by Candlelight"