A Scarcity of Condors

In Suanne Laqueur's compelling audiobook, Juleón "Jude" Tholet navigates the complexities of identity and belonging after a DNA test reveals he is not the biological child of his parents, Cleon and Penny. Growing up as a closeted gay teenager in Vancouver and facing bullying, Jude's life is uprooted once more after a hate crime prompts his family to seek safety in Seattle. As they confront their past intertwined with Chile's military coup and its devastating consequences, the Tholets embark on an emotional journey to uncover the truth about Jude's origins, ultimately questioning the very nature of family and love amidst the scars of history.