I have started reading 'Alegría', the finalist of this year's Planet, by Manuel Vilas. In the first pages, when the protagonist introduces himself, he says that since his father died he has not liked to celebrate his birthday . However, his wife organizes a surprise meal with friends and desserts put a candle on the piece of cake for him to blow. And he says: «I longed for nobody to love me, because it is impossible for my father's love to return, because it is impossible to be again

To continue reading, become Premium

Are you already Premium? Log in

Monthly

Launching offer

€ 1

first month

after € 7.99

I want it

Discover what is Premium

Cancel whenever you want

Check the terms and conditions of the service

According to the criteria of The Trust Project

Know more