La Chulla Vida is a story about a young man, Nico, who inadvertently meets the leader of the Ecuadorean narco-cartel, Luiz, while on a semester abroad. Luiz takes Nico under his wing to show him the workings of society's underbelly, intent on showing him the real problems that plague the city, country, and continent. Nico soon finds out that Luiz does have a good side, and that the difference between what's right and wrong isn't as clear as it is made out to be. Eventually, Nico has to decide whether the good Luiz does make up for the bad when the law finally catches up to them.
Nic has an interesting style of writing, one that is simple yet engaging. Every chapter is nicely crafted, dedicating it to a specific adventure along the course of his escapades in Ecuador. Filled with genuine emotions, both reflective of the life he led and the life he wondered about, join Nic on this adventure if you are looking for your next book to read! Great read, no doubt!