So far I am really enjoying Waiting for Snow in Havana.
It really saddens me however, how much Havana has changed, and for the worse. When Carlos describes the amount of wealth present at that huge birthday party he went to,it shocked me at how much Havana has changed due to Castro. The birthday party seemed amazing, and the house seemed huge and beautiful. All of the presents, and cars, and the tropical oasis of the estate made it seem like a wealthy paradise. And Havana was once a wealthy paradise.
I like how Carlos describes fireworks and all of his experiences with them. The time he held a dud in his hand and it blew up, the time they tried to send the lizard to orbit the earth, and all the other crazy experiences he's had with them. I think Carlos writes his memoir in an easy-to-read, nonchalant way that is really entertaining. I enjoy reading about his memories, and it's interesting to me to get a taste of the old, wealthy, and brilliant Havana.