The Playwright’s House
The Playwright’s House by Dariel Suarez, published by Red Hen Press in 2021, is a 336-page work that delves into the complexities of family and political turmoil. The narrative follows Serguey, a young Cuban lawyer whose seemingly perfect life is disrupted when his estranged brother Victor brings alarming news about their father, a renowned theater director. As Serguey returns to his childhood home in Havana, he confronts the remnants of a fractured family and the political landscape that has shaped their lives.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as cultural heritage and family life intertwined with political elements. The story unfolds as Serguey seeks to unravel the mystery surrounding his father’s detention, navigating connections with a social media activist and his wife’s ties to the Catholic Church. This journey forces him to confront painful memories and the strained relationship with Victor, ultimately leading to a critical decision that could impact not only his father’s fate but also his own future in a repressive environment.
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*SILVER MEDALIST in the 2022 International Latino Book Awards for Best Popular Fiction – English*
Happily married, backed by a powerful mentor, and with career prospects that would take him abroad, Serguey has more than any young Cuban lawyer could ask for. But when his estranged brother Victor appears with news that their father–famed theater director Felipe Blanco–has been detained for what he suspects are political reasons, Serguey’s privileged life is suddenly shaken.
A return to his childhood home in Havana’s decaying suburbs–a place filled with art, politics, and the remnants of a dissolving family–reconnects Serguey with his troubled past. He learns of an elusive dramaturge’s link to Felipe, a man who could be key to his father’s release. With the help of a social media activist and his wife’s ties with the Catholic Church, Serguey sets out to unlock the mystery of Felipe’s arrest and, in the process, is forced to confront the reasons for the hostility between him and Victor: two violent childhood episodes that scarred them in unforgettable ways. On the verge of imprisonment, Serguey realizes he must make a decision regarding not just his father, but his family and his own future, a decision which, under the harsh shadow of a communist state, he cannot afford to regret.
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