Destiny and Desire is a recent book by Carlos Fuentes, Mexico's most internationally renowned novelist. It's a sweeping tale of politics and passion, with plenty of magical realism. In fact, the story is narrated postumously by the severed head of the protagonist, Josue Nadal. The story relates the friendship between Josue and Jerico, which starts in middle school and proceeds in its own way. The friends separate take rather different paths in life and eventually reunite. Their friendship takes a radical turn, with serious consequences. I won't spoil the ending. It's heady, mystical, political, passionate, and all in all a very good book.
click here for a review of the book by http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/06/books/review/Wood-t.html?pagewanted=all
click here for a review of the book by http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/06/books/review/Wood-t.html?pagewanted=all
