Vladimir

Synopsis of Vladimir

In 'Vladimir', Leticia Martín presents us with a disturbing and transgressive novel that explores the limits of desire and power relations. The protagonist, Guinea, a professor whose career is cut short after a scandal, seeks refuge in Buenos Aires. In the midst of a blackout that plunges the city into chaos, she finds accommodation in the house of a taxi driver and his teenage son, Vladimir. The coexistence unleashes an erotic and emotional tension that defies conventions, leading the characters to confront their darkest desires in a context of survival and urban decay. This novel has been awarded the I Lumen Prize for novels.