America's Dream - Softcover

'A compelling examination of the corrosiveness of fear ... intelligent, assured first novel' -- TLS'A credible and engaging book' -- SUNDAY TIMES'Santiago's is a welcome new voice, full of passion and authority' -- WASHINGTON POST A novel which explores the clash of Puerto Rican and American cultures. A downtrodden hotel maid on an island off Puerto Rico has a resentful, alcoholic mother and a difficult 14-year-old daughter. She seizes the opportunity of a new life in the USA, but is unable to get away from her past.