Habitar el vacío is a powerful novel that follows the most defining stages in the life of a young boy, tracing the choices he makes and how each one shapes him into the man we meet at the beginning of the story. One of the book’s greatest strengths is the author’s ability to immerse the reader in the boy’s world, introducing us to his neighbors and the key people who surround him. Each character is portrayed with such depth that they not only influence the protagonist, but also help us understand how they see him and how their presence quietly molds his journey.
Another remarkable aspect is the way the author weaves well-known, iconic books into the protagonist’s development. These literary works become guiding lights that accompany his growth in every dimension—sexual, professional, religious, and spiritual. Through them, the reader witnesses an intimate, reflective, and profoundly human evolution.
Overall, Habitar el vacío is a novel that lingers long after the last page: tender and honest, yet also provocative and full of insight.