Simpatía

In "Simpatía," set against the backdrop of Nicolás Maduro's Venezuela, Ulises Kan finds his life upended when his wife, Paulina, announces her departure from the country. Compounding his turmoil are the return of an unrequited love, Nadine, and the death of his father-in-law, General Martín Ayala, who bequeaths him a mission to convert their family home into a shelter for abandoned dogs. This novel delves into themes of family and orphanhood while poignantly exploring the consequences of political power and personal connection in a morally challenged society. Through Ulises's journey, it raises profound questions about love, family, and the existential dilemmas posed by a world that seems to have lost its way.