: Narra las vivencias de Diego, un adolescente que atraviesa el primer amor, conflictos escolares y la búsqueda de identidad.
Diego uses poetry and music (even citing specific verses) to navigate his internal conflicts and the "shipwreck" of his sentimental life. About the Author: Jorge Eslava
Templado is a contemplative novel that explores the subtleties of human connection through the story of an unexpected encounter. The narrative centers on two characters from vastly different walks of life who cross paths in a seemingly mundane setting.
Set in a traditional Lima environment, the book explores how a sensitive boy maintains his identity within a rigid, often macho, school culture.
The title refers to the Peruvian slang term for being deeply "in love" or "infatuated." The novel captures the intensity of Diego's feelings for a girl named Lorena , detailing the highs and lows of teenage romance.
Captures the authentic atmosphere of Peruvian school life, including the slang, peer pressure, and academic stress.
A classmate Diego initially likes, but who betrays his trust by sharing a private poem with others.