Signs Preceding the End of the World by Yuri Herrera
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This novella is spare and fast-moving in its narrative of Makina crossing borders and navigating the worlds on either side. I like the way this book gives voice and humanity to the often faceless idea of the people who cross borders. And Makina’s story moves from a simple mission to a supernatural-tinged netherworld, elevating the story into a universal realm. I didn’t like some of the translation choices (I’m thinking especially of “versed” used throughout), but by the end it started to gain some traction for me. Mostly, though, I wanted more story. Which probably says more about me than the book itself.