The Stone World

Set in a late 1940s Mexican town, Joel Agee’s novel offers a vivid portrayal of childhood amidst a community of European exiles, local activists, and artists like Frida Kahlo. Through the eyes of a young boy named Peter, the story explores a world of innocence, imagination, and curiosity, subtly intertwined with the political tensions and uncertainties faced by those around him. Steeped in the magic of childhood yet touched by the unrest of the adult world, the novel presents a compelling portrait of family, community, and change.