Based in a Central American town called Palomar, this book contain tales of love, death, art and family with a magic-realist feel. We are introduced to such characters as the passionate and headstrong Luba (along with her numerous lovers, both past and present), the mysterious Tomaso and the semi-crazed artist Humberto.
On paper, this series is exactly the type of story that I enjoy. For some strange reason, however, I was not captivated by this book. I will definitely borrow other volumes of this series from the library (the stories good), but that being said, I wasn't left with an urge to go out and purchase a copy -- as I do with my favorite books or graphic novels -- so I can re-read it again.
3 out of 5 stars
