Giannina Braschi has never been one to stick to a single form. Known for blending poetry, fiction, theater, and political commentary, she’s written everything from the iconic Spanglish novel Yo-Yo Boing! to the satirical epic United States of Banana. Her latest book, Putinoika, continues in that spirit—mixing poetry, drama, philosophy, and humor into one dense, defiant work. Written during the pandemic, Putinoika features a surreal mix of real and imagined characters—Trump, Melani...
