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 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. Queridos NinМѓos David Trueba epub
: Trueba highlights the "media tricks" and populist strategies used to discredit rivals and manipulate social media trends, showing that in this game, "winning is the only acceptable outcome". Critical Perspective The story follows , an aging and bitingly
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 showing that in this game