The book "El hombre que amaba a los perros" by Leonardo Padura is an unforgettable tale of two lives intertwined across time and space.

This gripping novel tells the story of Iván, a young man from Cuba who befriends an enigmatic man with two beautiful Russian greyhounds in 1977.

As their friendship deepens, the man shares intimate details about his past, including his involvement in the assassination of Leon Trotsky.

Through Iván's eyes, we witness the converging lives of Trotsky and his assassin, Ramón Mercader, as they navigate their tumultuous paths from childhood to adulthood, through war and exile, until their fates collide in Mexico.

Padura's masterful storytelling brings these historical figures to life with unsettling precision, revealing the complexities of their relationships and the tragic events that defined their lives.

With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of human nature, Padura weaves a tale that is both haunting and thought-provoking, making "El hombre que amaba a los perros" an unforgettable reading experience.