Histria Books is pleased to announce the release of The Optimistic Cuban: A Novel, by Jose Sotolongo. This novel is published by Histria Fiction, an imprint of Histria Books dedicated to outstanding original works of fiction.
Set against the backdrop of the Cuban Revolution, The Optimistic Cuban explores hope, loyalty, love, and the difficult choices people face during times of political upheaval. Through the experiences of Fernando, Julia, and Gustavo, the novel provides a vivid and human perspective on history, offering readers insight into the social and political complexities of 1959 Havana.
José Sotolongo was born in Cuba. His work has been featured in various literary journals, including Atticus Review, Border Crossings, The Southampton Review, Third Coast, and Miracle Monocle. His fiction has been nominated twice for the Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net. A second novel, Knowing Grace, is set for release in 2025 by Evolved Press. He lives with his husband in the Catskills of New York.
Praise for The Optimistic Cuban:
“Through a set of complex lives, The Optimistic Cuban offers a refreshingly layered perspective of the Cuban Revolution and its immediate aftermath. Sotolongo’s vivid prose carries you back to a defining moment in the island’s history, illuminating the struggles and shared humanity of its characters. A must-read.” — Dariel Suarez, author of The Playwright’s House
The Optimistic Cuban: A Novel, by Jose Sotolongo., 221 pp., ISBN 978-1-59211-606-5, is available at HistriaBooks.com and from all major book retailers. The book is also available in eBook. Titles published under the various imprints of Histria Books are distributed worldwide by the Independent Publishers Group (IPG).