The rebellion

Author's name: Antonio Scarmeta Publisher: Mamdouh Adwan for Publishing and Distribution Year of publication: 2021 Literary classification: Novel Brief about the book: Another mailman from Scarmeta, but this time found in Nicaragua; to be a witness to the final weeks that paved the way for the fall of "Somotha," the last dictator of Nicaragua. In those decisive moments, the residents of León are divided between a majority supporting the rebels led by Augusto César Sandino, and a minority loyal to the regime and its soldiers. From them, Scarmeta creates a magical world of his own. The mailman decides that messages carrying news of death are better not to arrive, and the largest convent in the city pretends to be an old widow to cover up her political activity. The beautiful Vicky screams at the soldiers, and with them, we see the priest, the barber, and others inventing their own "Trojan horse" to succeed in the rebellion and control the city. Through a rhythmically diverse text and narrative styles, full of metaphors, Scarmeta shows how a single event can differ in impact and meaning depending on the perspective from which it is viewed; for some, loss and defeat become victory, and an unforgettable moment for others. In this work, Scarmeta bears the concerns of Nicaragua because the struggle against dictatorships is one and the same for him regardless of the place.