Andean Stories by Ernesto De Blasis Vargas provides a complete encapsulated narrative experience. His themes offer moments of great humor and pathos, and vary widely from story to story, as he draws from his own experiences. De Blasis’ economy of language and evocative imagery lends itself to stories spun with gritty, realistic voices, and eccentric characters reflective of a time and place. Ralph Stevens, Film Chest Media Group, NY