Published in October 2022 by Blackie Books , is the fourth novel by Spanish author Santiago Lorenzo . It serves as a humorous and critical exploration of the "tostonazos"—the tedious, mediocre, and often toxic people who drain others' energy in contemporary society. Plot Overview

According to reviewers from Goodreads and Casa del Libro , reader opinions are notably polarized: Tostonazo - Scenic Rights

While tender and funny, the book is considered a political story that unmasks "the bad guys" as simply being profoundly boring and ignorant.

Lorenzo critiques specific human types—the mediocre psychopaths and unbearable "bores"—who amargan (sour) the lives of those around them without even realizing it.

Lorenzo is known for his unique literary style, often inventing words or repurposing old expressions to create a "fresh and sagacious" prose. Critical Reception