Explores the trauma behind Juan Camilo’s mutism and the slow uncovering of shared secrets.
The book reflects the need to adapt to new environments rather than dwelling on the past.
Manuela's nine-year-old son, who has not spoken a word since arriving in Spain a year ago.
A Colombian immigrant fleeing a "crude and enigmatic" past. Unlike the classic "Ulysses" yearning for home, she is described as an "Aeneas" looking for a new foundation.