Pig's Foot

In "Pig's Foot" by Carlos Acosta, the intertwined lives of the Korticos and Mandingas, two families of African descent brought to Cuba as slaves, unfold against the backdrop of Cuba's rich and tumultuous history. This engaging tale follows inseparable friends Oscar Kortico and Jose Mandinga, who marry sisters and raise families over five generations in the village of Pig's Foot. As the narrative traverses significant historical events, including slavery and independence, it culminates in the contemporary quest of teenager Oscar Mandinga to discover the legendary village of his ancestors. Acosta's debut novel blends warmth, humor, and magic into a captivating folktale, deeply rooted in the sensory experiences of life.