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Perla, a young woman coming into her own adulthood in beautiful Buenos Aires, is suddenly faced with deep questions about her origin, her identity, and her family when a dripping wet stranger appears in her living room. Set against the aftermath of Argentina's Dirty War in the 1980's, Perla tells the story of a country, as well as this young woman, coming to grips with their history & identity.
This is a beautifully written book, which captivated me from the beginning. I knew basically nothing a ...more
This is a beautifully written book, which captivated me from the beginning. I knew basically nothing a ...more
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