The Border Between Us
by Rudy Ruiz
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Pub Date Aug 27 2024 | Archive Date Oct 08 2024
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Description
The Border Between Us is a poignant coming-of-age novel from one of the most exciting voices in fiction.
Ramón Lopez was born along the US–Mexico border but is determined to get out and embrace the American dream—and he’s not sure whether his complicated family is a help or a hindrance. The son of immigrants, as Ramón grows his admiration for his entrepreneurial father sours as he watches his dad’s dreams of success wither on the vine. Ramón’s mother is constantly preoccupied with his younger brother, who struggles with intellectual disabilities. And the outside world is rife with danger and temptations threatening to distract Ramón from his dreams of making it to New York and succeeding as an artist.
As dreams clash with reality and values conflict with desires, Ramón finds the American dream within his reach—but will it demand too big a sacrifice?
Award-winning author Rudy Ruiz brilliantly captures the beauty and the danger of border life as Ramón struggles to understand his home and his place in the world. The Border Between Us is a stunning, compassionate story about a son’s fraught relationship with his father, the challenges of pursuing a creative life when you come from humble beginnings, and the power of embracing the whole of who you are.
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9798212545266 |
| PRICE | $27.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Reviewer 1334686
The Border Between Us is a coming-of-age novel told from the point of view of Ramón Lopez. This atmospheric and visual novel focuses on Ramón and his family, who live alongside the US–Mexico border. It begins with him as a young boy and follows him into adulthood, exploring the complexities of family life.
The Lopez family lives life on a spectrum—toggling countries, cultures, and aspirations for the future. His father is obsessed with providing for his loved ones, even if that calls for taking financial risks to get ahead. His mother is the main caretaker of Ramón’s brother, who has cerebral palsy and other disabilities. We get to know their extended family and their world and see them grow while navigating obstacles and defeat. Ramon is forced to figure out his place in the world.
This novel is a moving reflection by an older Ramón. Rudy Ruiz has captured how our perceptions of the world, our parents, and ourselves evolve from trusting children to know-it-all, resentful adolescents to adulthood with a more nuanced understanding and (perhaps appreciation). This relatable journey of self-discovery will surely connect with many readers.
I loved this book, which made me teary at times. Its vivid imagery and emotional depth are engaging. You will love this read if you like the works of Xochitl Gonzalez, How We Named the Stars by Andrés N. Ordorica or An Honest Man by Ben Fergusson.
Thank you to Blackstone Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC.
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