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'Heartstopping... doesn't let up... you will urge them on, fists clenched' The Times

An extraordinary story of the lengths a mother will go to to save her son, AMERICAN DIRT has sold over 2 million copies worldwide. It's time to read what you've been missing.

Lydia Perez owns a bookshop in Acapulco, Mexico, and is married to a fearless journalist. Luca, their eight-year-old son, completes the picture. But it only takes a bullet to rip them apart.

In a city in the grip of a drug cartel, friends become enemies overnight, and Lydia has no choice but to flee with Luca at her side. North for the border... whatever it takes to stay alive. The journey is dangerous - not only for them, but for those they encounter along the way. Who can be trusted? And what sacrifices is Lydia prepared to make?

*An Instant New York Times #1 Bestseller 2020*
*An Instant Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller 2020*
*Over 2 million copies sold globally*
*A Richard and Judy Bookclub Pick*
*An Oprah's Book Club Pick*
*A BBC Radio 4 Book at Bedtime*

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462 pages
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English
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Tinder Press
Publication date

21 Jan. 2020
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3016 KB
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Jeanine Cummins is the author of three previous books, the novels The Outside Boy and The Crooked Branch, and one true crime work, A Rip In Heaven. She lives in New York with her husband and two children. You can follow her on Twitter: @jeaninecummins. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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Devastating and timely... its hard to imagine there will be a more urgent or politically relevant novel this year ― Observer

This book is not simply the great American novel; it's the great novel of las Americas. It's the great world novel! This is the international story of our times. Masterful -- Sandra Cisneros

Heartstopping... doesn't let up... you will urge them on, fists clenched ― The Times

Stunning... remarkable... an account of love on the run that will never lose steam ― Vogue

This might be the first book many people read this year... it might also be the best ― Irish Times

Taut, tough, visceral, savage and exhilaratingly written ― i-Paper

One hell of a novel about a good woman on the run with her beautiful boy... I defy anyone to read the first seven pages of this book and not finish it

AMERICAN DIRT transported me through genuine fear and had me willing on every human being struggling to get to a better life. Written with masterly restraint, it is a roaring human triumph

It's been a long time since I turned pages as fast as I did with American Dirt. Its journey is a testament to the power of fear and hope and belief that there are more good people than bad.

I devoured the novel ina dry-eyed adrenalin rush... profoundly moving ― Washington Post

From its heart-stopping first sentence to its heart-shattering last, Cummins' story of immigrants is just what we need now

From the opening page your heart will be in your mouth You will never want to put this story down, Jeanine Cummins has written a novel of such moment, such danger and such compassion, it will change your view of the world

Urgent and unforgettable, AMERICAN DIRT leaps the borders of the page and demands attention, especially now

Riveting, timely, a dazzling accomplishment. Jeanine Cummins makes us all live and breathe the refugee story. If a book can change hearts and transform policies, this is the one

Both a moral compass and a riveting read --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07NCZLPL6
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tinder Press (21 Jan. 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3016 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 462 pages

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- 4 in Political Fiction (Kindle Store)
- 6 in Political Fiction (Books)
- 6 in Political Thrillers (Books)

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Jeanine Cummins is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling novel, AMERICAN DIRT, which was an Oprah Book Club and a Barnes & Noble Book Club selection, has been translated into 34 languages, and has sold more than 2 million copies worldwide. She is also the author of the novels THE OUTSIDE BOY and THE CROOKED BRANCH, and the true crime memoir, A RIP IN HEAVEN. She lives in New York with her husband and two children.

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John Theakstone

More than a just a thriller. Well researched and well written.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 January 2020

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Lydia, owner of a bookshop in Acapulco, is married to an investigative journalist. At a family party fifteen members of her family are murdered by members of a local cartel. Lydia escapes with her eight years old son. The bulk of the book follows their flight to el norte - the United States - following the route used by refugees. Others, with a range of backgrounds, accompany them.
The book is a real page-turner, difficult to put down, and beautifully written. Jeanine Cummins has real reporting skill, and has thoroughly researched her subject. It shows how shocking are the effects of President Trump’s policy on refugees and migrants, demonstrating their humanity. Jeanine Cummins’ empathy with migrants is manifest. The author’s note at the end of the book should be widely read. I have seen some of the more critical and churlish American reviews of this splendid book, and find that they reflect badly on the reviewers. Ignore them.

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SuBich

A life changer

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 February 2020

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This is an extraordinary novel.
At times it had my heart racing in fear.
It moved me to tears and it is achingly poignant.
The writing is stunning and it will stay with me.
This is creative writing at its best.
I hear the criticisms that Cummins is not Mexican etc
But, do you know what, you don’t need to be a serial killer or forensic profiler to write a good crime novel.
I have read some books written from experience and they have felt like an excuse to get on a soap box. They have not affected me like American Dirt.
This book opened my mind and touched my heart.
I applaud Jeanine Cummins and I wholeheartedly recommend this book.
I listened to it and the narrator is superb.

199 people found this helpful

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K. Probert-briggs

Okay but way over-hyped

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 February 2020

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Thanks to Oprah and many others this novel has been very well hyped with many claiming it a “ masterpiece “ . Sadly I cannot join in with the praise. The premise is great and I loved the first few chapters but then the actual
‘ Journey” of the main two characters was , I felt, predictable, repetitive and not even very well written. I just couldn’t really care about any of the characters . There were moments of excitement and it’s by no means a terrible read but , on this occasion I think all the wild praise that’s it’s a `’ modern classic” has resulted in a major disappointment.

129 people found this helpful

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Hayley Hawkins

Unforgetttable

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 January 2020

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The best book I have read for years. Beautifully written and so powerful. Would highly recommend

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S. Tuck

Excellent, gripping, fascinating but emotional read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 January 2020

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Enjoy is a tough word to use for this book as the subject matter is so tough. But it is a very well written novel, i know it has caused some controversy but i know it has opened my eyes to the struggles people face to enter America and the bravery in doing so. I have since looked up La Bestia and was in tears at some of the stories of people. This book is an important one and will remain in my mind for a long time.

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Dallyally

Wish I could give it 6 stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 January 2020

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What in incredible book. Powerful, raw, relevant and yet so touching. I’m sure I’ve just read the book of the year if not the decade. Wow.

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Deborah

Engrossing and gripping novel.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 February 2020

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Believe all the recommendations on the cover of this book. It has been a long time since I read a novel that made me feel so emotionally invested in it’s characters. Gripping from beginning to end. The almost heart stopping fear is palpable in parts and is juxtaposed with the kindnesses that rise up to meet the migrants on parts of their journey. Thanks to the author for opening the door onto that other world that most of us, thankfully, never see.

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Jo

Could not put down

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 January 2020

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I could not stop reading !!! Such a compelling read . I was engrossed from the first page . It took me two days too read . I didn’t want it to end but couldn’t wait to see how it would end . Fantastic .

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