TENGO MIEDO TORERO

Tengo Miedo Torero is a novel written by the Chilean author, Pedro Lemebel The story is set in Santiago in 1986 during the final years of the brutal dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet

The protagonist, an aging drag queen named “La Loca”, falls in love with a young, idealistic revolutionary named Carlos. I think young people would enjoy reading this story because the novel explores their relationship as well as the political and social climate of the time

Lemebel's writing style is emotional and poetic, weaving together elements of romance, politics, and social commentary He paints a vivid picture of the fear and uncertainty that pervaded Chilean society during the Pinochet regime, while also celebrating the resilience and defiance of those who dared to resist.

Tengo Miedo Torero is a powerful and moving novel that speaks to the universal themes of love and freedom, even in the face of oppression Lemebel's unique perspective as a queer artist and activist gives the novel a depth and richness that sets it apart from other works of political fiction. I highly recommend it for anyone interested in Latin American literature, queer literature, or political fiction