The novel is structured as a three-week "electoral caravan," traveling by bus across various Spanish cities. This format allows Trueba to explore:
: As the campaign progresses, Amelia shifts from being a mere "ventriloquist" for Basilio to a formidable politician who masters the tools of the trade—sometimes even outperforming her mentor in his own cynical game. Queridos NinМѓos David Trueba epub
The story follows , an aging and bitingly cynical journalist nicknamed "the Hippo" due to his fierce and patient nature. He is hired to write speeches for Amelia , the relatively unknown candidate of a conservative party looking to rebuild its image after a series of corruption scandals. The novel is structured as a three-week "electoral
The book was published by Editorial Anagrama and is widely available in digital formats (EPUB/eBook) through major retailers: Apple Books Google Play Books Kobo Casa del Libro Queridos Ninos: 678 (Narrativas hispánicas) - Amazon UK He is hired to write speeches for Amelia
The title itself, "Queridos niños" (Dear Children), is Basilio's patronizing term for the electorate, reflecting his belief that voters must be treated with "infantile caprices" to be won over. This central metaphor underscores the novel’s critique: politics has become less about governance and more about the performative art of managing a childlike public.