Lost Children Archive
| Author | Valeria Luiselli |
|---|---|
| Pages | 400 pages |
Lost Children Archive is a 2019 novel by writer Valeria Luiselli. Luiselli was in part inspired by the ongoing American policy of separating children from their parents at the Mexican-American border.[1] The novel is the first book Luiselli wrote in English.[1]
The novel details a cross-country journey in a car by a husband and wife, Mama and Papa, and their children, "the girl" and "the boy," both from previous relationships.[2][3]
According to literary review aggregator Book Marks, the novel received overwhelmingly positive reviews.[4]
References
- ^ a b Sehgal, Parul (11 February 2019). "Valeria Luiselli's Latest Novel Is a Mold-Breaking New Classic". The New York Times. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ McAlpin, Heller (12 February 2019). "Real Life Informs A Tense Trip In 'Lost Children Archive'". NPR. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
- ^ Feathers, Lori (16 February 2019). "The Sounds of Exile: On Valeria Luiselli's "Lost Children Archive"". Los Angeles Review of Books. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
{{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Lost Children Archive". Book Marks. Literary Hub. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
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