The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love by Oscar Hijuelos

Description: P & J Innovations presents ... The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love by Oscar Hijuelos Author: Oscar Hijuelos Publisher: Haper Release Date: 1990 Seller Category: -- Qty Available: 1 Condition: Used: Good ISBN: 0140143912 Author: Oscar Hijuelos Publisher: Haper Release Date: 1990 Seller Category: -- Qty Available: 1 Condition: Used: Good Sku: Y78_AM2 Notes: The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love by Oscar Hijuelos "A rich and sorrowful novel . . . that alternates crisp narrative with opulent musings--the language of everyday and the language of longing. You finish feeling . . . ready to throw up your arms and cry, Que bueno es! Mr. Hijuelos is writing music of the heart." --New York Times Book Review "Brilliant . . . Memorable . . . A heady and powerful triumph . . . One of the most spectacularly vibrant and moving works by an American in years." --Alice Metcalf Miller, Cleveland Plain Dealer When it was first published in 1989, The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love became an international bestselling sensation, winning rave reviews and the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that changed the landscape of American literature returns with a new afterword by Oscar Hijuelos. Here is the story of the memorable Castillo brothers, from Havana to New York's Upper West Side. The lovelorn songwriter Nestor and his macho brother Cesar find success in the city's dance halls and beyond playing the rhythms that earn them their band's name, as they struggle with elusive fame and lost love in a richly sensual tale that has become a cultural touchstone and an enduring favorite. 9780140143911

"A rich and sorrowful novel . . . that alternates crisp narrative with opulent musings--the language of everyday and the language of longing. You finish feeling . . . ready to throw up your arms and cry, Que bueno es! Mr. Hijuelos is writing music of the heart." --New York Times Book Review "Brilliant . . . Memorable . . . A heady and powerful triumph . . . One of the most spectacularly vibrant and moving works by an American in years." --Alice Metcalf Miller, Cleveland Plain Dealer When it was first published in 1989, The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love became an international bestselling sensation, winning rave reviews and the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that changed the landscape of American literature returns with a new afterword by Oscar Hijuelos. Here is the story of the memorable Castillo brothers, from Havana to New York's Upper West Side. The lovelorn songwriter Nestor and his macho brother Cesar find success in the city's dance halls and beyond playing the rhythms that earn them their band's name, as they struggle with elusive fame and lost love in a richly sensual tale that has become a cultural touchstone and an enduring favorite.

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Here is a restructured version of the text: About Oke Books Oke Books is a socially responsible book business operating from regional hubs across Australia. Our mission is to reduce waste, create jobs, and make reading more accessible. Our Practices We rescue books from destruction by partnering with charities. We employ previously unemployed people in regional areas to sort, index, and list our books. Our books are carefully checked for quality and accuracy in our regional warehouses. We send book orders under 500g as letters via Australia Post, typically without tracking, and books over 500g as parcels via AusPost or courier services. Important Notices Book Description Notice The photos used in our listings are stock images and may not accurately represent the actual book being sold. We source our images from online book databases based on the ISBN number. The book cover you receive may differ from the one pictured, but will be the same book. Used Book Condition Notice All our books are listed as "used - good" and are in excellent physical quality. Used books may have signs of previous use, such as folded pages. Our checks are limited to the physical books themselves to ensure completeness (pages, etc.). Books may have stickers on the spine used by our warehouse for organization. Colouring books and workbooks may be filled out. Books that come with toys will likely have the toys missing. Acknowledgement By making a purchase, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our practices and notices. Thank you for supporting Oke Books and our sustainable business model.

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