Leonardo Padura

Leonardo Padura is a Cuban author and literary critic. He is in the news for his critique of "Ahora y en la hora" by Héctor Abad Faciolince, a book nominated for the inaugural Premio Aena de Narrativa, a prestigious literary award with a prize of one million euros. The article mentions Padura's critique alongside other nominated works, including "Marciano" by Nona Fernández. While the articles don't provide details of Padura's critique, his involvement as a critic in evaluating works for such a significant award highlights his standing and influence within the literary community. His opinion carries weight in the assessment of these novels, contributing to the discourse surrounding contemporary literature.