Telex from Cuba
Telex from Cuba by Rachel Kushner is a large print edition published by Ulverscroft Large Print Books in August 2015. This historical fiction novel explores the dynamics of American control over Cuba’s sugar and nickel industries, focusing on the experiences of Everly Lederer and K.C. Stites as they navigate a world filled with indulgence and betrayal. Set against the backdrop of Cuba’s Oriente Province, the story unfolds as political tensions rise with the impending revolt led by Fidel and Raúl Castro.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the complexities of class and race within a colonial context. As K.C. and Everly come of age, they begin to perceive the underlying brutality that sustains their privileged lives, while their parents remain largely oblivious to the historical forces at play. The book presents a vivid portrayal of a pivotal moment in Cuban history, intertwining personal growth with broader societal changes. With 480 pages, this edition is designed for those who appreciate large print formats and are interested in historical narratives.
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“For half a century, Americans controlled Cuba’s sugar and nickel operations – the country’s two most lucrative exports. Between the United Fruit Company’s three-hundred-thousand-acre plantation and the nearby Nicaro nickel mines, Americans tended their own fiefdom in Cuba’s Oriente Province. Everly Lederer and K.C. Stites come of age in this world. Each has a keen eye for the indulgences and betrayals of the grown-ups around them. Meanwhile, in faraway Havana, a cabaret dancer and a French agitator with a shameful past become enmeshed in the brewing political underground. When Fidel and Raúl Castro lead a revolt from the mountains just above the Americans’ privileged enclave, torching sugarcane fields and recruiting rebels, K.C. and Everly begin to discover the complexities of class and race and the barely disguised brutality that keeps the colony humming. If their parents seem blissfully untouched by the forces of history, the children hear the whispers of what’s to come …”–Publisher description.
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