Joseph Rios

This poetry collection revolves around the character Josefo (the author's alter-ego or younger self?). He is a young man, Chicano, working class, and living in CA's Central Valley, and writes poetry and enjoys poetry. He works, he hangs out with friends, family, co-workers. He may be teased for loving poetry a bit, but he does not care and people let him be. Pop culture--from movies to songs to TV is mixed in. An interesting look at a community of regular people doing regular things in a show more regular place--but one of them happens to love poetry. I do think this book might resonate better with working-class young men--or older men who were or still are working class. Especially if they appreciate poetry. show less