"High Spirits is a collection of eleven interconnected short stories from the Dominican diaspora, from debut author Camille Gomera-Tavarez. It is a book centered on one extended family, the Beléns, across multiple generations. It is set in the fictional small town of Hidalpa; and Santo Domingo and Paterson and San Juan and Washington Heights too. It is told in a style both utterly real and distinctly magical; and its stories explore machismo, mental health, family, and identity. But most of all, High Spirits represents the first book from Camille Gomera-Tavarez, who takes her place as one of the most extraordinary new voices to emerge in years."--Front jacket flap.

5 books.

Stickball -- Colmado -- Swimming in circles -- Cut day -- Vamo 'pa la playa -- Payphone -- Bárbaro -- Skipping stones -- Life after the storm -- Domino -- High spirits.