A review by thetattybookshelf
Quesadillas by Juan Pablo Villalobos

3.0

Orestes, the novel’s protagonist, takes us on a bumpy ride through reality, absurdity, and back again. The satire throughout the story had me laughing and sharing lines with my family. While the story does show what it’s like to be poor in 1980’s Mexico, I found myself wishing it had more of a narrative arc. The magical realism, which I’m usually a fan of, felt out of place in this story. All in all, I did enjoy the ride.