The Scorpion's Tail

By Sylvia Torti

""The Scorpion's Tail" is a novel that is simultaneously compelling, complicated and insightful. Sylvia Torti deftly unites disparate elements and voices in this tale of the Zapatista rebellion of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1931896178
• ISBN13: 9781931896177
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Curbstone Press
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Rebellion in Chiapas

An excellent introduction to Mexican politics and the reasons behind the 1994 Zapatista uprising. Torti's story skillfully examines the economic and racial oppression of Mexico's indigenous populations and exposes to the reader an ugly side of Mexico known only to few Americans. -Should be required reading for anyone unclear as to why thousands risk their lives each year trying to cross U.S. borders.

The Scorpion,s Tail

This book is so wide in it,s scope; a must read for anyone wanting to know something about present day Mexico. I love the writing style; personal and credible.

Outstanding

Don't miss it if you want to start knowing a little of what Latin America is