Norberto Fuentes is a celebrated author whose work is deeply informed by his significant life experiences. As a former participant in the Cuban Revolution and a journalist, he brings a unique perspective to his fiction. His writing is characterized by its incisive examination of the human condition, often exploring themes of identity, memory, and politics. Fuentes's prose is lauded for its literary merit and its powerful ability to capture the complexities of lived experience.
A portrait by an exiled former confidante seeks to capture the Cuban dictator's authentic voice while sharing the story of his life, covering everything from his early sexual experiences and perspectives on Che Guevara to his state secrets and philosophyon murder.