María José Ferrada

A poetic, sad novella about searching for home, peace and understanding amidst the anger and sorrow of the world. Ramon makes an unconventional choice of home. He looks up to the skies and to nature for meaning, quiet and solace.

Neighbors in the local housing development live with minimal privacy. Virtually everyone knows everyone's business. Poverty makes them feel its their right to gossip and criticize others like Ramon and especially those who have less like the homeless living in shanties on the shore.

A strong morality tale of love turning to hate; of jealousy, and pain. Possibly a religious parable of a man separating himself from human corruption to get closer to the spirit of the universe? Would such a man need beer on his mission as Ramon does?

Why do Ramon and Miguel's father absent themselves when the going gets tough leaving their wives behind causing heartbreak.

Beautifully written.… (mais)