Jakob Guanzon is the author of the novel Abundance. He was born in Manhasset, New York, then raised in Minnesota. He holds a degree in sociology from Hamline University and a master of fine arts from Columbia University. He lived in Madrid, Spain for several years, where he began teaching, translating, and publishing prose. ? In 2015, he moved from Madrid to New York City, where he continues to live and work. ?
Phenomenal. Guanzon is an incredibly exciting new voice. . . . [Abundance] does one of the things I love about fiction, where it really allows you to walk in a character's shoes - books like this don't come around too often. * The Guardian * A tense, yet tender portrait of a father and son trying to escape life on the margin. Determination and despair collide in this unforgettable debut, with an ending that broke my heart. -- Douglas Stuart, author of Shuggie Bain Extremely heartbreaking, I constantly had a pit in my stomach... My heart hurt so much...I loved it! The emotions and feelings in this story were just written so beautifully. -- Goodreads Reviewer, five starred review I guarantee your heart will not leave your throat for one second reading this... Will haunt you long after you set the book down. -- Goodreads Reviewer, five starred review Broke my heart but I couldn't stop reading -- Goodreads Reviewer, five starred review Gut-wrenching... Truly heartbreaking... Told with compassion and vivid detail... Feels tense right to the very end... Brilliant -- Goodreads Reviewer Will rip your heart out -- Goodreads Reviewer, five starred review Excellent... I read this book in one sitting. Poignant, thought provoking. Highly recommend. One of the best novels that I have ever read -- Goodreads Reviewer, five starred review Wow, I really enjoyed this... I found myself gasping... If you're looking for a great story, and an incredible author to bring that story to life, look no further -- Reader review, five starred Full of beauty, honesty and unexpected grace -- Gary Shteyngart A quest, a page-turner, and above all a love story, Abundance lays bare one father's brutal, tender hustle to care for his son in a winner-take-all world -- Mia Alvar Tender, anxious, angry, and beautiful -- Mark Doten The reader aches for these characters... An example of how fiction can be more real than real life * Pioneer Press * An impressive debut * Kirkus Reviews *