Barrio Bushido
Barrio Bushido by Benjamin Bac Sierra is a work of fiction published by El Leon Literary Arts on February 1, 2011. This edition spans 282 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in the barrio of an unnamed California city during the early 1990s, focusing on the lives of three adolescent Latinos who unite to confront organized crime gangsters through a series of robberies.
Readers will encounter the distinct personalities of Lobo, Toro, and Santo as they navigate their tumultuous environment. Lobo, driven by ambition, employs cunning strategies to achieve his goals, while Toro approaches life with unyielding determination. Santo, embodying the spirit of the gang, grapples with the pressures of his lifestyle, revealing the psychological toll it takes on him. The story delves into themes of coming of age and the complexities of crime, offering insight into the challenges faced by Hispanic Americans in this setting.
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Fiction. Latino/Latina Studies. Set in the barrio of an unnamed California city in the early 1990s, BARRIO BUSHIDO narrates the story and fate of three adolescent Latinos who join forces to rob organized crime gangsters. Lobo (wolf) hunts, scheming for street stardom, manipulating his homeboys for his Machiavellian goals. Unlike Lobo, Toro (bull), an ex-Marine, does not plot; he charges full-force at the red cape of life. Santo, the saint of the gang, venerates homeboy, not Christian, ideals. A genuine cholo, he never admits that paranoia and pressure take him to the brink of madness.
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