Un Mundo Para Julius (Letras Hispanicas)

Rating:
Summary: Growing up in suburban Lima. 1950s
Review: Bryce-Echenique's semi-autobiograhy is a wonderful reminisence of growing up in the wealthy suburbs of Lima, Peru, during the 50s and 60s. The book reminded me of my childhood in San Isidro and Miraflores. He writes very personally and vividly, painting all the cultural blessings and curses of Peruvian high society with impressionistic softness, but , at the same time, a sharp-edged line. To fully enjoy the book one should read it in Spanish -- as much of the impact of the book comes from its informal and evocative use of local colloquialisms.

Rating:
Summary: Growing up in suburban Lima. 1950s
Review: Bryce-Echenique's semi-autobiograhy is a wonderful reminisence of growing up in the wealthy suburbs of Lima, Peru, during the 50s and 60s. The book reminded me of my childhood in San Isidro and Miraflores. He writes very personally and vividly, painting all the cultural blessings and curses of Peruvian high society with impressionistic softness, but , at the same time, a sharp-edged line. To fully enjoy the book one should read it in Spanish -- as much of the impact of the book comes from its informal and evocative use of local colloquialisms.