The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

Oscar Vau’s life was never easy. And what else could it be for a sweet, but fat nerd from a Dominican ghetto? Oscar lives in New Jersey with his old-fashioned mother and rebellious sister, and dreams of becoming a Dominican Tolkien. And of course, finding his own love. But the chances of happiness are slim—because of the fukú, the curse that haunts Oscar’s family, condemning his loved ones to prison, torture, tragic events, and, above all, an unfortunate love. And only Oscar, who hasn’t had his first kiss yet, can defy the curse. Juno Díaz’s novel will immerse you in Oscar’s and his family’s turbulent life, filled with warmth, humor, and the color of Dominican-American everyday life—and show how to find the strength to overcome danger and survive the pain of a broken heart and loss. “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao,” a Pulitzer Prize winner, is a real literary triumph—and a book after which you won’t be the same!