The Queen of the South
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perryfran
of Elk Grove, California USA on 12/27/2008
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perryfran of Elk Grove, California USA on 12/27/2008 This Book is Currently in the Wild!
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Book Description:
Arturo Pérez-Reverte’s latest novel has him poised for true breakout bestsellerdom: The Queen of the South hit multiple bestseller lists and garnered stunning reviews, with raves describing it as his greatest achievement to date. An extraordinary novel, it captivated booksellers, critics and readers almost without exception.
The Queen of the South spans continents, from the dusty streets of Mexico to the sparkling waters off the coast of Morocco, to the Strait of Gibraltar and Spain. Set to the irresistible beat of outlaw ballads, this sweeping story encompasses sensuality and cruelty, love and betrayal, as its heroine’s story unfolds.
Edit 3/10/23: I read a different copy of this book. Here are my thoughts.
My wife and I binge-watched the TV series, The Queen of the South that aired originally on the USA Network and really enjoyed it. Then my wife decided to also watch the telenovela La Reina del Sur on which the English version was based (my wife has Mexican roots and is fluent in Spanish). She also enjoyed that version but noted many differences between the two. Both of these TV series were based on the novel by Arturo Perez-Reverte.
I decided to read the novel to see how it compared with the TV series. I must say, the novel was pretty much completely different from the American series although my wife says the Spanish version was more in line with the novel. The novel tells the story of Mexicana Teresa Mendoza’s rise to power after the death of her drug-running pilot boyfriend Güero Davila. The novel also has a second narrative by an unnamed journalist who is trying to write a book about Mendoza. After her boyfriend's death, Teresa flees to Spain with the help of her godfather, Epifanio Vargas who is also a narco in Mexico and an up and coming politician. In Spain she meets another drug-runner Santiago Fisterra (who becomes her boyfriend). But this leads to an unfortunate adventure that lands Teresa in prison where she meets her future partner, Patty O'Farrell. Patty is well-educated and gets Teresa interested in reading, especially The Count of Monte Cristo which seems to mirror Teresa's life. After release from prison, Patty introduces Teresa to Teo Aljarfe, an attorney who is instrumental in Teresa's rise to power as a supplier of cocaine and hash in the Mediterranean area. But who can Teresa trust and will she be able to maintain her empire?
I did enjoy this novel for the most part but it was quite different than the American TV series. In it, Teresa flees to Texas and on to New Orleans rather than Spain. The series included many characters not in the novel but overall I found both interesting. I especially liked in the novel how Teresa's life seemed to follow what happened in The Count of Monte Cristo, a novel I have never read that has been on my TBR list for years—maybe this will motivate me to read it. I also will be looking forward to reading more by Perez-Reverte.
Arturo Pérez-Reverte’s latest novel has him poised for true breakout bestsellerdom: The Queen of the South hit multiple bestseller lists and garnered stunning reviews, with raves describing it as his greatest achievement to date. An extraordinary novel, it captivated booksellers, critics and readers almost without exception.
The Queen of the South spans continents, from the dusty streets of Mexico to the sparkling waters off the coast of Morocco, to the Strait of Gibraltar and Spain. Set to the irresistible beat of outlaw ballads, this sweeping story encompasses sensuality and cruelty, love and betrayal, as its heroine’s story unfolds.
Edit 3/10/23: I read a different copy of this book. Here are my thoughts.
My wife and I binge-watched the TV series, The Queen of the South that aired originally on the USA Network and really enjoyed it. Then my wife decided to also watch the telenovela La Reina del Sur on which the English version was based (my wife has Mexican roots and is fluent in Spanish). She also enjoyed that version but noted many differences between the two. Both of these TV series were based on the novel by Arturo Perez-Reverte.
I decided to read the novel to see how it compared with the TV series. I must say, the novel was pretty much completely different from the American series although my wife says the Spanish version was more in line with the novel. The novel tells the story of Mexicana Teresa Mendoza’s rise to power after the death of her drug-running pilot boyfriend Güero Davila. The novel also has a second narrative by an unnamed journalist who is trying to write a book about Mendoza. After her boyfriend's death, Teresa flees to Spain with the help of her godfather, Epifanio Vargas who is also a narco in Mexico and an up and coming politician. In Spain she meets another drug-runner Santiago Fisterra (who becomes her boyfriend). But this leads to an unfortunate adventure that lands Teresa in prison where she meets her future partner, Patty O'Farrell. Patty is well-educated and gets Teresa interested in reading, especially The Count of Monte Cristo which seems to mirror Teresa's life. After release from prison, Patty introduces Teresa to Teo Aljarfe, an attorney who is instrumental in Teresa's rise to power as a supplier of cocaine and hash in the Mediterranean area. But who can Teresa trust and will she be able to maintain her empire?
I did enjoy this novel for the most part but it was quite different than the American TV series. In it, Teresa flees to Texas and on to New Orleans rather than Spain. The series included many characters not in the novel but overall I found both interesting. I especially liked in the novel how Teresa's life seemed to follow what happened in The Count of Monte Cristo, a novel I have never read that has been on my TBR list for years—maybe this will motivate me to read it. I also will be looking forward to reading more by Perez-Reverte.
Journal Entry 2 by perryfran at Little Free Library - Foulks Ranch Rd. in Elk Grove, California USA on Sunday, June 2, 2019
perryfran at Little Free Library - Foulks Ranch Rd. in Elk Grove, California USA on Sunday, June 2, 2019
Released 4 yrs ago (6/1/2019 UTC) at Little Free Library - Foulks Ranch Rd. in Elk Grove, California USA
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