Opis
During their vacation in Central America, an American couple, the Slades, unexpectedly meets the captivating and attractive Grove Soto along with his young Cuban companion. As their stay extends and they rely more and more on these newfound friends, they start to sense a troubling shift beneath the surface of civility and politeness they are used to. "Up Above the World" by Paul Bowles masterfully explores the themes of growing brutality and tension, illustrating Bowles' adeptness at crafting scenes filled with underlying menace and suspense.