Review of "The Eagle's Throne: A Novel" by Carlos Fuentes

In Mexico the presidential term is six years. In this splendid novel Fuentes begings with a sickly man who is only two-year into his term of office as President. The year is 2020. His weakness has allowed him to be manipulated into some bad decisions. First off he has banned the sale of oil to the United States and demands that all U S. troops be withdrawn from Columbia. Which has been occupied by them. Another character in this novel is U.S. President Condelieza Rice. She has shut down all of the telephone and Internet connections in Mexico using a new technology. So as the reader is taken into this satire of bad politics and a dark and humorous story of dirty politics. Fuentes is Mexico’s foremost author and has a well-deserved reputation for his skill and his plots. They may take more care in translating his works into English but it’s a jo0b that well done and his words are capable of bringing the reader into his plot. For his fans this one is not to be missed and if you have never read any of his books, start here.