"A bona fide literary giant, Peru’s most celebrated author and Nobel Laureate tackles political corruption, the hazards of extreme wealth and erotic intrigues in his latest novel. The story follows Enrique, a high-profile businessman who receives a visit from the editor of a notorious gossip magazine which unleashes a twisting tale of murder, affairs, wealth and corruption". Source: The Week/UK. . This book had me... and then lost me. I liked elements about it but then also something wasn't quite right and I ended up hating other elements. I would say read it and if you want to discuss it I am all in!