Description

BROKE BAROQUE is the third installment in the Broke Books series by acclaimed poet Tony Medina, who captures Broke's chaotic experiences on the streets of AnyCity, USA. With a keen sense of humor and a sharp critique, Medina's iconic character, Broke, observes the struggles of homelessness from his curbside perch, challenging the capitalist system and its numerous societal contradictions. Through a mix of tall tales, anecdotes, rants, and humor, Medina expresses Broke's anger, fear, humility, and determination, highlighting his marginalization in a harsh society. Both amusing and incisive, whimsical yet passionate, BROKE BAROQUE is a finalist for the Julie Suk Award for Best Poetry Book from an Independent Press, making it a must-read for fans of both fiction and poetry.