Densely packed ... A textured account that details Cuervo’s relationships with rival tequila producers, and his efforts to survive in a politically unstable era.
Comprehensive ... Though studded with murders and battles, the narrative is somewhat dry—the most lively moments come from the diaries of José’s niece, who kept sensitive and marvelously detailed records. Still, Genoways offers a rigorous and unique lens on Mexico’s revolutionary period.
