'The Devil Takes You Home' invites readers to consider the depths of darkness
Gabino Iglesias' barrio noir may not be a cheerful book, but it still allows glimpses of love, moments of connection, and glimmers of beauty to exist.
Consider this: In 2021, 596 migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border died or went missing, according to the Missing Migrants — and this year, so far, the number is 252. Due to the recent SCOTUS decision regarding reproductive rights, to or ordering medications from Mexico in order to gain access to abortions. Meanwhile, this year, there have been (and it's only August); at least 21 trans people ; climate change is ; the as of late is more vaccine resistant than previous ones; and by the World Health Organization.
