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The Optimistic Cuban

The Optimistic Cuban

Sotolongo, José

Paperback

General FictionLiterary Fiction

Publisher Price: $19.99

ISBN10: 159211606X
ISBN13: 9781592116065
Publisher: Histria Fiction
Published: Oct 7 2025
Pages: 300
Weight: 0.61
Height: 0.66 Width: 6.16 Depth: 8.95
Language: English
In a city torn by revolution, his heart is caught between love, loyalty, and the price of freedom.

In 1959 Havana, middle-class student activist Fernando fights against the corrupt, U.S.-backed Batista regime. Initially elated by the success of Castro's Communist Revolution, Fernando's excitement soon fades as he grapples with the harsh realities of the new government's oppression.

Meanwhile, his beloved Julia and best friend Gustavo, who come from impoverished Black families, are hopeful that the Revolution will bring long-awaited social change. This difference in political beliefs creates friction, but Fernando's feelings for Julia remain strong. When faced with challenges to his personal life and values, Fernando must navigate a world of divided loyalties, harsh political realities, and deep social divides.

As tensions mount, Fernando finds himself at a crossroads, torn between his homeland and a future elsewhere. Ultimately, he faces a choice that will test his beliefs, his loyalties, and the depth of his love.

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