I, Che Guevara A Novel
I, Che Guevara A Novel by John Blackthorn is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on December 2, 2008. This 384-page book is written in English and presents a fictional narrative set in Cuba during a pivotal political transition. The story revolves around a mysterious figure named Ernesto Blanco, who advocates for a new political ideology called “the True Republic” following Fidel Castro’s relinquishment of power.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of political intrigue as old-timers suspect Blanco may be the legendary Che Guevara. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a divided Cuba, where two opposing factions emerge: a successor to the Communist Party and a coalition of U.S. and Mafia-backed Cuban exiles. As the True Republic movement gains momentum, tensions rise, leading to plots against Blanco, including potential assassination attempts. This novel delves into themes of revolution and political identity within a thrilling context.
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In Cuba, Castro has finally relinquished power. . . . now a mysterious exile (Che Guevara?) returns to finish the revolution.
When a strange man appears in rural towns around Cuba quietly advocating a new kind of politics he calls “the True Republic,” old-timers begin to suspect that the elderly stranger, who calls himself Ernesto Blanco, may actually be the martyr Ernesto “Che” Guevara. Shortly after Blanco’s appearance, Fidel Castro steps down from power in exchange for a commitment from the United States to recognize Cuba and lift the crippling embargo. Two traditional parties quickly form: one is a successor to the Communist Party and the other is composed of U.S. and Mafia-backed Cuban exiles. As the True Republic movement spreads like wildfire throughout Cuba, each faction devises a plot to get rid of Ernesto Blanco—by assassination if necessary.
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