Learning To Lose By David Trueba

Learning to Lose is an interesting intergenerational saga first appeared in Spanish and then translated in English

. This is a rather voluminous book consisting of six hundred pages which follows the fortunes of Sylvia, Lorenzo (her father) and Leandro (her grandfather). The beginning of Learning to Lose is rather sad, where Sylvias grandmother falls and her hips are broken. Leandro gets her admitted into a hospital and picks up the newspaper while waiting outside.

After The Sad Start

He comes across an ad, which is actually a brothel and decides to go there. He loses all control and morals and becomes a sex addict. Leandro starts spending all his retirement money on a Nigerian prostitute (and time too). Sylvia herself gets her leg broken by a car being driven by Ariel, an Argentinean professional soccer player. Ariel is ridden with pangs of guilt and both of them start having a passionate affair as she recuperates.

Trouble Doesnt Spare Anyone

Lorenzo, Sylvias father has killed Paco, his business partner because he cheated him and nearly made him (Lorenzo) financially broke. For obvious reasons, Lorenzo is concerned about the consequences and is worried about his daughter who has now come to live with him. The book Learning to Lose is rather long though the questions raised by it are really interesting and engage the readers. Readers may also want to know what happened to the affair between Ariel and Sylvia since she is a minor at the time of affair.

Enjoy It Slowly

Since its a translation, readers may enjoy the storyline slowly, but once they complete it, theyll find its worthwhile. The characters are trying to escape unscathed, though the readers are aware it wont happen. Relationships appear difficult to carry on right from the beginning, due to several factors, including their nationalities. The story appears very human when the characters try to hurt their partners so they can protect themselves from the apparent doom (failure of relationships).

The Insecurities Are Clear

Throughout this long tale, the insecurities of the characters are pretty clear, and their attempts to make the relationships last even when they know its not possible seems very human. The thoughts and dialogues go together, creating a confusing but interesting tale and web of ideas.

by: Prasoon Kumar

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