The Story of My Teeth Summary
Valeria Luiselli

The Story of My Teeth Overview

The Story of My Teeth is a renowned experimental novel by Valeria Luiselli. The protagonist, Gustavo Sánchez Sánchez, recounts what he sees as the major events of his life. Gustavo lives in Mexico, the country of his birth, and at the age of 40, he entered the profession of auctioneering. Claiming to be the greatest auctioneer in the world, Gustavo recounts his life and gives special focus to the theories and applications that he sees as integral to the true nature of his profession The novel explores themes of family, storytelling, friendship, and the dynamics of metafiction.