Published in October 2022 by Blackie Books , is the fourth novel by Spanish author Santiago Lorenzo . It serves as a humorous and critical exploration of the "tostonazos"—the tedious, mediocre, and often toxic people who drain others' energy in contemporary society. Plot Overview

The protagonist finds work as an intern on a film production in Madrid. He initially finds purpose in the work until the arrival of Sixto , the producer's brother. Sixto is a quintessential "tostonazo"—a cynical, ignorant man who ruins the project through caprice and incompetence, eventually leading the film to failure.

The novel is described as a "hymn to life against boredom," portraying the choice of a simpler life as an act of resistance.

According to reviewers from Goodreads and Casa del Libro , reader opinions are notably polarized: Tostonazo - Scenic Rights

The story is divided into two distinct sections, following an unnamed young protagonist who struggles to find his place in the world:

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