Travel Advisory : Stories

by David Lida

A collection of stories set in the streets of modern-day Mexico explores the back alleys and bar rooms, finding chaos, sensuality, and injustice lurking there. A first collection. Reprint. 25,000 first printing.

Genres: Fiction

224 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2001

Reviews

[Mennlay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dark and dangerously close to reality. A book that tells fair, but not trite tales of Mexico and the contrasting people who find themselves on her land.

[PhattandyPDX · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book; dark, harrowing, funny stories that pack a punch. 👍🏻

[Janis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Notes To Self: 3.5 Stars rounded up to 4 Stars

[Harry Brake · Rating 4 out of 5]

After having Mr Lida come to our school Monday, and being in the middle of this, and finishing today, it was even more enriching.

Seeing the back side of Mexico that is often hinted at, this open ups alot of conversations on stereotypes of Mexico, and comparisons to my own home country of the United States.

Davida Lida approaches Mexico without hesitation and opens up topics that often have remained closed. One of his three books, he is a great author, personality, and voice of Mexico for the traveler and resident.

[Caroline · Rating 2 out of 5]

occasionally promising writing, but characters flattened by malice, licentiousness, misanthropy.

[N · Rating 2 out of 5]

Eh. Not what I expected from David Lida. Falls into the trap of too many stereotypes. If I didn't know better I would think he hated Mexico. I prefer his nonfiction.