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The Aztec Love God
A dark comedy about Tiofilio Duarte’s climb to obscurity
Originally, young Tio wanted to perfect the comic role of the Aztec Love God, his ideal persona. Along the way, he meets Jester, an older, Caucasian comedian who makes Tio an offer he’s like to refuse. Jester offers Tio an opportunity to join his act. The only condition is that he, Tio, has to perform Latino stereotypes. Tio has to decide if he is going to take the blank check for easy thoughts or develop the Aztec Love God on his own.
The Aztec Love God combines humor, politics, and street knowledge. Diaz comes at the reader from all angles. His mixture of styles and influences pushes The Aztec Love God to a multi-multiculturalism.
The Aztec Love God is a vato but not too loco.
Originally, young Tio wanted to perfect the comic role of the Aztec Love God, his ideal persona. Along the way, he meets Jester, an older, Caucasian comedian who makes Tio an offer he’s like to refuse. Jester offers Tio an opportunity to join his act. The only condition is that he, Tio, has to perform Latino stereotypes. Tio has to decide if he is going to take the blank check for easy thoughts or develop the Aztec Love God on his own.
The Aztec Love God combines humor, politics, and street knowledge. Diaz comes at the reader from all angles. His mixture of styles and influences pushes The Aztec Love God to a multi-multiculturalism.
The Aztec Love God is a vato but not too loco.
156 pages, Paperback
First published May 30, 1998
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October 24, 2008
This book is fantastic!
It gives an interesting view into the life of a young Mexican American. The issues he faces are a little different from the typical young person, being a budding comic and all, but there is something universal about the protagonist's struggle to escape the barrio.
Very cool read, I highly recommend it.
It gives an interesting view into the life of a young Mexican American. The issues he faces are a little different from the typical young person, being a budding comic and all, but there is something universal about the protagonist's struggle to escape the barrio.
Very cool read, I highly recommend it.
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February 23, 2009Took me a few pages to get into but well worth the read. Unlike anything else I've ever read.
January 22, 2016
Not my cup of tea.
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