The Eagle`s Throne

Carlos Fuentes, Mexico`s grand old master of innovative literature, has written a complex, subversive, and delightful epistolary novel set in the year 2020. After defying the ever imperialistic U.S.A., Mexico finds its telecommunication system shut down, forcing its inhabitants to rely on old-fashioned letter-writing. Through these letters, Fuentes reveals a colorful cast of characters, each plotting and scheming to take over the Mexican presidency. The book is filled with sex, intrigues, and biting commentary on the political situation of the early 21st century. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.