Señor Vivo and the Coca Lord

Summary

In a whirlwind of magical realism, Louis de Bernières unveils a Latin American world where the fates of people intertwine with myths and harsh reality. The young philosopher Dionisio Vivo, endowed with sharp wit and remarkable charisma, becomes a symbol of resistance against the ruthless drug lord El Coco, whose power stretches across the entire country. Through his daring public speeches and mysterious miracles, Vivo inspires ordinary people to fight corruption and fear. Against a backdrop of vibrant landscapes, absurd political intrigues, and tragicomic events, unfolds a story of courage, love, and the inevitability of change, where reality and fantasy are inseparable, and human dignity becomes the highest value.