Leaving Tabasco

In the enchanting novel "Leaving Tabasco," Carmen Boullosa introduces Delmira Ulloa, a young woman navigating a world where the extraordinary is commonplace. Raised in the all-female household of Agustini, a secluded Mexican province, Delmira's childhood is marked by the magical and the mystical: grandmothers who levitate, traveling fairs selling torrential rains, and revered serving women who achieve sainthood. As Delmira blossoms into womanhood, the surreal fabric of her reality is gently pulled taut by an urgent quest: the search for her long-absent father. This journey compels her to confront the boundaries of her fantastical hometown, forcing a pivotal decision that could mean abandoning the peculiar, yet comforting, embrace of Agustini forever. Boullosa crafts a narrative rich in depth and delightful mystery, challenging perceptions of reality and presenting a deeply imaginative coming-of-age tale.