{"id":3976,"date":"2020-06-07T16:00:42","date_gmt":"2020-06-07T22:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theprairiesbookreview.com\/?p=3976"},"modified":"2020-06-07T16:00:42","modified_gmt":"2020-06-07T22:00:42","slug":"growing-bananas-with-pilita-gonzalez-by-patxi-pagasarri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theprairiesbookreview.com\/?p=3976","title":{"rendered":"Growing Bananas with Pilita Gonz\u00e1lez by Patxi Pagasarri"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"growing<\/p>\n

A sharply-written, brilliant literary tale\u2026<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Set in 1980s Spain during the peak of Basque conflict, Pagasarri\u2019s delightful latest beautifully captures the emotions of a teenager\u2019s disquiet. Pilita Gonz\u00e1lez is a regular teenager with her insecurities, fears, and a feverish imagination. As if it weren\u2019t bad enough that her parent\u2019s relationship was constantly dwindling and she had a tormenting devil for a younger sister, her Basque identity had made her the target of school bullies. Pagasarri beautifully captures the average Basque\u2019s turmoil in the face of the ongoing armed political conflict between the separatists and the government. His lean, sharp prose perfectly portrays the shifting disquiet of his teen protagonist\u2019s mind as she struggles with issues of social, political, and personal identity. Andrei\u2019s delightful love letters, the school bullies, and Pilitia\u2019s quirky teenager-ish insights contribute to a story that is both engrossing and delightful. A tale that will leave a lasting note on readers\u2019 minds. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Note: This title is free on Kindle Unlimited.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Growing Bananas with Pilita Gonz\u00e1lez<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

By Patxi Pagasarri<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Buy now <\/a><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

Pub date May 21, 2020<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

ASIN B0892NMTLP<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

Price $2.17 (USD) Kindle edition, $5.99 Paperback<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

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