Gilbert Hernandez follows up his masterpiece Palomar with his first graphic novel in two years, which features the latest travails of matriarch Luba in America, her cousin Ofelia and their lovers, enemies, family and friends. The book begins with Ofelia deciding to write a tell-all book about her life with Luba. Meanwhile, Hernandez continues to explore the complex sexual dramas among the honestly depicted characters that are his trademark, using elements of Latino soap opera and soft-core porn, with touches of magical realism.
About the book
Gilbert Hernandez follows up his masterpiece Palomar with his first graphic novel in two years, which features the latest travails of matriarch Luba in America, her cousin Ofelia and their lovers, enemies, family and friends. The book begins with Ofelia deciding to write a tell-all book about her life with Luba. Meanwhile, Hernandez continues to explore the complex sexual dramas among the honestly depicted characters that are his trademark, using elements of Latino soap opera and soft-core porn, with touches of magical realism.
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