The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao (2007) by Junot Díaz
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao is a multi-generational tale that explores the life of a Dominican-American boy, Oscar de León, who struggles with his identity, love, and the curse that has plagued his family for generations.
Rating: 4.5
Genres Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
Original language: en
Stars
Oscar de León
Belicia de León (Beli)
Lola de León
Ybón
Abelard
Creators
Junot Díaz (author)
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