The emptiness of upper-class lives—those of power, drugs, politics, and pleasure trips—lies at the center of this novel"s examination of a tragic case in Colombia. Torn apart by violence, injustice, and inequality, the beautiful and beloved country has been degraded generation after generation and suffers from the loss of its citizens who seek better lives beyond its borders. Relentlessly demanding and as entertaining as a soap opera, this novel provides a refreshingly candid perspective on the youth of Colombia.