# Book Review: ‘The Yahoo Boys,’ by Carlos Barragán

- Published: 2026-06-27T09:00:18Z
- Updated: 2026-07-07T17:14:59Z
- Section: Arts
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/27/books/review/the-yahoo-boys-carlos-barragan.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Book Review
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