Lejos de Veracruz

Synopsis of Lejos de Veracruz

In 'Lejos de Veracruz', Enrique Vila-Matas introduces us to an old young writer who confronts his family and literary demons through the novel of his own life. From his island retreat, the protagonist, the youngest of the Tenorio brothers, decides to narrate the story of his family in a special notebook. Despite his youth, he feels old and decides to put an end to his years of wandering, conjuring the triumphs and failures that have marked his life. This novel is a saga of passion and a journey to the end of the work of art, populated by surprising characters and located in a tropical environment.