A vibrant and meticulously constructed debut novel about familial and cultural breakdown A powerful, unsettling portrait of family life in Cuba, Carlos Manuel lvarez\'s first novel is a masterful portrayal of a society in free fall.
Mariana, the mother, is unwell, prone to mysterious seizures, and forced to relinquish control over the household.
Diego, the son, is disillusioned and bitter about the limited freedoms his country offers him as he endures compulsory military service.
A vibrant and meticulously constructed debut novel about familial and cultural breakdown A powerful, unsettling portrait of family life in Cuba, Carlos Manuel lvarez\'s first novel is a masterful portrayal of a society in free fall