Map Drawn by a Spy

The narrative unfolds during Guillermo Cabrera Infante's last months in Cuba, revealing his deep disillusionment after returning from Brussels. Following his mother's death, he faces the harsh realities of life under Fidel Castro's regime, including the oppression of writers and the persecution of homosexuals. As Infante grapples with his inability to leave and his disconnection from the political elite, he offers a poignant reflection on his identity and the fractured state of Cuban society. This autobiographical work is both heartfelt and insightful.