- “The Honest Thief” by Renato Prada Oropeza: This novel tells the story of a Bolivian miner caught in a world of corruption and challenges in the mining industry.
- “The Interior Circuit: A Mexico City Chronicle” by Francisco Goldman: While not set directly in Bolivia, this novel explores the experiences of a Bolivian immigrant living and working in Mexico City.
- “Romeo and Juliet in Bolivia” by Gabriel Rene Moreno: Inspired by Shakespeare’s famous play, this novel follows a Bolivian couple from rival indigenous tribes and the challenges they face to be together.
- “Don Juan de la Rosa” by Nataniel Aguirre: Set during Bolivia’s struggle for independence, this novel depicts the life of its protagonist, Juan de la Rosa, as he takes part in the political and social changes of the time.
- “American Visa” by Juan de Recacoechea: This noir crime novel follows a Bolivian private investigator as he navigates corruption and political intrigue to secure an elusive American visa.
- “Bronze” by Sergio Gabriel Bustamante: Set in a Bolivian mining town, this novel explores the lives of the miners and the socio-political issues surrounding the industry.
- “The Fat Man from La Paz” by Rosario Sanjinez de Aguirre: This book tells the story of a wealthy Bolivian capitalist who loses his fortune and his journey to reclaim his status and wealth.
- “Wild East” by Boris Arana: This novel takes place in Bolivia’s eastern rugged wilderness and tells the story of a group of European settlers and their struggle to adapt to their new surroundings.
- “Faces Under Water” by Barry Brailsford: Although it is primarily set in France, this novel traces the origins of its Bolivian protagonist and delves into the turbulent history of Bolivia.
- “Zapata and the Mexican Revolution” by John Womack Jr.: While not set entirely in Bolivia, this historical narrative explores the life of Emiliano Zapata, a famous Mexican revolutionary who had close ties to Bolivia.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Bolivia
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