Pierced by the Sun follows the journey of Lupita, a police officer in Mexico, who becomes entangled in a murder investigation after witnessing a local official's death. The book delves into Lupita's tumultuous past, her struggles with self-destructive behaviors, and her quest for answers amidst corruption and danger. The narrative weaves together themes of abuse, addiction, redemption, and self-discovery, all set against the backdrop of a bleak yet hopeful portrayal of modern Mexico. Esquivel's writing style is described as spare yet elegant, with short sentences that highlight details and create a musical and exotic feel, reminiscent of her previous work, Like Water for Chocolate.
From The Publisher:
Lupita's hard-knock life has gotten the better of her time and time again. A childhood robbed of innocence set off a chain of events that she still has not managed to control, no matter how hard she tries. Every time she thinks she has a handle on things, unexpected turns make her question everything, including herself.
When Lupita witnesses the murder of a local politician whom she greatly admires, the ghosts of her past resurface as she tries to cope with the present. She quickly falls back into her old self-destructive habits and becomes a target of Mexico's corrupt political machine. As the powers that be kick into high gear to ensure the truth remains hidden, Lupita finds solace in the purity of indigenous traditions. While she learns how to live simply, like her ancestors, she comes to understand herself and rediscovers light within a dark life. And if there is hope for Lupita's redemption, perhaps there is hope for Mexico.
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