Cristina Henriquez
3 SeriesCristina Henríquez is an American author whose literary fiction has been featured in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and other notable publications. Her novel, The Book of Unknown Americans, was a New York Times Notable Book of 2014 and one of Amazon's 10 Best Books of the Year. It also received accolades such as Daily Beast Novel of the Year and Washington Post Notable Book.
In Cristina Henriquez's novel, characters' lives intertwine as they face challenges and seize opportunities during the construction of the Panama Canal. Their journeys are marked by ambition, loyalty, and sacrifice. The canal serves as both a symbol of human ingenuity and a backdrop for their personal struggles and triumphs. Amidst this monumental historical change, their paths converge in a compelling narrative of resilience and transformation.
