Book jacket image for The Bullet Swallower by Elizabeth Gonzalez James

Simon & Schuster

9781668009321

STARRED REVIEW

The Bullet Swallower

Elizabeth Gonzalez James’ dual-timeline magical realist tour de force presents the dynastic legacy of the Sonoro family—one that is shrouded in mystery and carries more than a hint of danger.

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Review of ‘The Bullet Swallower’

The Old Testament book of Ezekiel states that “the son shall not bear the iniquity of the father.” In theory, while wealth may be passed along from generation to generation, debts—even those of the karmic nature—aren’t.

Try telling that to any of the Sonoro clan, the family at the center of Elizabeth Gonzalez James’ dual-timeline…

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