ɪt wʌzɐ nˈuː jˈɔːɹk tˈaɪmz nˈoʊɾəbəl bˈʊk, ænd wʌz ʃˈɔːɹtlɪstᵻd fɔːɹ spˈeɪnz pɹɛstˈɪdʒəs ˌɛl sˈɪd lˈɪɾɚɹˌɛɹi ɐwˈɔːɹd.
It was a New York Times notable book, and was shortlisted for Spain’s prestigious El Cid literary award.