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Faces and Masks (Memory of Fire Trilogy)

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This second volume leaves off where Galeano's "Genesis" left off...it continues in the same style with history breathing just as fresh as today's headlines...the struggle and minglings of many worlds come together clashing for better or for worse in the Americas, producing something entirely new...countries are born, with bloodshed and lust... I recommend this book on Latino history because it tells history passionately driven by the authors own views which he does not even pretend to hide...the writing itself is beautiful...the prose becomes poetic...and he weaves from many sources...I will definitely read this work again!

While it lacks the originality of the first volume and the emotional intensity of the third, this second volume in Galeano's "Memory of Fire" trilogy is still extraordinary, essential reading for anyone who wishes to better understand the Western Hemisphere. (That should be everyone, right?)

This well documented 2nd volume of history of Latin America (I have read Part 1)picks up where the first story ends. Powerful and compelling. Each short section fits together with the whole to tell the story of contact in precise detail. I was not aware of the long-term, never ending stuggle by the underclass which continues to today. (Currently reading part 3). Highly recommend for anyone interested in Latin America.

buy all three in this series and settle down to pure enjoyment.