The Divine Boys
Laura Restrepo
"There were five of us, the Tutti Fruttis: Tarabeo, Muñeco, Duque, Píldora, and yours truly, this humble servant, people call me—or, I’m called—Hobbit."
"There were five of us, the Tutti Fruttis: Tarabeo, Muñeco, Duque, Píldora, and yours truly, this humble servant, people call me—or, I’m called—Hobbit."
"Strolling the deserted streets of Madrid at that hour of indecision—when everything is on the verge of happening but nothing yet has—redeemed the city, concealing its misery, creating a false sense of benevolence."
"Darkness had fallen outside. Einar and Erla were sitting at the supper table with their guest."
"The detective in charge of the investigation had turned over every last detail to me, so the town coming into view through the bus windshield didn’t seem all that unfamiliar."
"The shrill bell on the intercom rings through the apartment."
"The policemen have made themselves at home."
"Sunghwan opened the glass door that led from the living room to the veranda."
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