Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus by Mauricio Segura, published by Biblioasis in 2013, is a 150-page work that explores complex themes of family, identity, and the socio-political landscape of Chile. The narrative follows Alberto Ventura as he returns to Chile for his father’s funeral, uncovering the tangled legacy of Roberto Ventura, a man both revered and reviled in his community. As Alberto investigates the circumstances surrounding his father’s death, he confronts a web of rumors and conflicting emotions that challenge his understanding of family and reputation.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of mystery and literary depth in Eucalyptus, which delves into the historical tensions between indigenous peoples and landowners in Chile. The story intricately weaves elements of race and identity, presenting a nuanced portrayal of a village grappling with its past. Segura’s writing is noted for its cinematic quality, offering a vivid exploration of personal and political themes that resonate throughout the narrative. This edition provides an insightful look into the complexities of familial relationships and societal expectations within a specific cultural context.
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An Amazon.ca Best Book of 2013: Top 100/Editors’ Pick
“Captivating . . . a story of blood, hatred, vengeance, and politics.”–Radio-Canada
Alberto Ventura has travelled to Chile to attend the funeral of his father, Roberto. A man hated and loved both by his family and the local people, Roberto was known in the village as an enigma, a rake, a controversial boss, and a quick-tempered thug. It’s said that he has destroyed the family land by mass-farming eucalyptus trees, and he’s known to have killed a local boy in a fit of rage. Yet as Alberto delves into the rumours that obscure his father’s death–was it natural causes, vengeance, murder, or self-sacrifice?–he finds the reputation at stake is his own.
In a breath-catching story of race and identity, rife with Chile’s centuries-old tension between natives and local landowners, Mauricio Segura’s Eucalyptus investigates the flashpoint of one village community in an expanding world.
“Well-executed, with a cinematic quality and keen visual sense … Segura locates the political through the personal in a way that is uncommon.”–Stephen Sparks, Green Apple Books
“A solid novelist of infallible instincts.”–L’Actualité
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