What is el rey de la habana?

"El Rey de la Habana" is a Cuban novel written by Pedro Juan Gutiérrez and published in 1999. The novel follows the story of a young man named Reynaldo, who arrives in Havana looking for a better life but ends up struggling to survive in the harsh reality of the city's slums.

The novel delves into the gritty underbelly of Havana, portraying the poverty, desperation, and corruption that exist in the city. It explores themes of survival, desire, and the pursuit of happiness in the face of adversity.

"El Rey de la Habana" has been praised for its raw and honest depiction of life in Cuba, as well as its vivid and evocative writing style. It has been translated into multiple languages and has been adapted into a film of the same name.