Any good books to read before/while backpacking central and south america?

Question

looking for novels rather than travel guides

Answer 1

You don't want to read a guide that might teach you something about traveling in Central and South America but instead you prefer to read a novel? You are exactly the kind of innocent, ill informed, gringo backpacker that every petty thief and hustler in Latin America prays for at night.You should make several of them very happy before the end of your trip.I'll bet you also don't care to learn any Spanish before you go either. ....Best of luck to you and have a great trip!

Answer 2

Check out "Rough Guides"- I'm sure they have a website.