Books like Everything begins and ends at the Kentucky Club by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Benjamin Alire Sáenz's short stories, published in the book 'Everything Begins and Ends at the Kentucky Club', delve into the complexities of LGBTQ+ identity and the fluid nature of love and attraction. Set in the Kentucky Club, a bar and social club in Mexico City, the stories highlight the intersection of language, cultural differences, and the search for identity. The club, with its diverse clientele and rich history, serves as a backdrop for the characters' personal journeys and their struggles with love, loss, and belonging. Sáenz's stories offer a poignant and often humorous portrayal of these themes, making 'Everything Begins and Ends at the Kentucky Club' a compelling exploration of identity and belonging.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Benjamin Alire Sáenz
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