Chronicling a man’s personal journey to find meaning in life, this darkly humorous novel follows Santiago Buscáceres, a history teacher who is caught in a mediocre life of unruly students, an indifferent family, and routine games of Parqués. One day, a simple but liberating occurrence reminds Santiago that the world has more to offer, setting him off on a trip in search of new possibilities. Through winding roads, first-class airplane cabins, and hotel rooms, however, he discovers that, despite having left his domestic bubble, he cannot escape dissatisfaction, skepticism, or, most...