Ernesto Mestre-Reed
Ernesto Mestre-Reed was born in Guantánamo, Cuba,.
Ernesto Mestre-Reed is probably best known for their Standalone Novels. There are currently 3 novels available. The first standalone was released in 1999 with the novel The Lazarus Rumba. The most recently released novel was Sacrificio which was released in 2022. There are no upcoming standalone novels by Ernesto at this time.
Mestre-Reed is a Guggenheim Fiction Fellow and a MacDowell Fellow. Scholars have described his writing as a blend of Surrealism and machismo that explores a landscape of elation, angst, betrayal, torture, murder, passion, and love.
In addition to his work as an author, Ernesto has also taught at Sarah Lawrence College and Brooklyn College.
Sacrificio was listed as a Brooklyn Public Library Favorite Book and Kirkus Reviews Best Fiction Book in 2022.
Justin Taylor, author of
Riding with the Ghost, said that
Sacrificio was "an explosive, propulsive, utterly captivating novel. It is a feast of ideas and ideals, intrigue and passion, love and revolution; but above all it is a feast of language. You won't be able to put it down, and even if you could you wouldn't want to.”
Ernesto has also worked extensively as a translator of books.
Ernesto Mestre-Reed: F.A.Q
Where was Ernesto Mestre-Reed Born?
Ernesto Mestre-Reed was born in Guantánamo, Cuba and is Cuban.
What was the first book Ernesto Mestre-Reed wrote?
The first book written by Ernesto Mestre-Reed was The Lazarus Rumba, published in 1999.
What was the most recent book Ernesto Mestre-Reed wrote?
Their most recently released work was Sacrificio on November 6th, 2022.
Will there be any more books by Ernesto Mestre-Reed?
Ernesto Mestre-Reed does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
How many books has Ernesto Mestre-Reed written?
Ernesto Mestre-Reed has written 3 books. All of their books are Standalone Novels.