Cezanne Cardona's novel 'Esto también es una casa' explores Puerto Rican resistance through everyday joy
Puerto Rican writer Cezanne Cardona released his novel 'Esto también es una casa' (Seix Barral) three days after Bad Bunny dropped the album 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' on January 5, 2025. The novel centers on the concept of home, mirroring Bad Bunny's 'No me quiero ir de aquí' residency in Puerto Rico, which began in July 2025 and featured a 'casita' as a key stage element. Cardona's story follows Javi, a boy living in a small wooden apartment above his mother's hardware store, with his father appearing sporadically. The book examines how Puerto Ricans resist through everyday acts of enjoyment, dance, and struggle, echoing Bad Bunny's unifying role across generations. Bad Bunny, often disliked by parents, now bridges generational divides. The novel was published by Seix Barral, and Bad Bunny's global tour, including Spain, started in November 2025.
Key facts
- Cezanne Cardona published 'Esto también es una casa' three days after Bad Bunny's album 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' on January 5, 2025.
- Bad Bunny began his 'No me quiero ir de aquí' residency in Puerto Rico in July 2025.
- The residency featured a 'casita' as a central stage element, later used in his global tour starting November 2025.
- Cardona's novel centers on the home, telling the story of Javi, a boy living above his mother's hardware store.
- The book explores Puerto Rican resistance through everyday joy, dance, and struggle.
- Bad Bunny is described as a pop king who unites generations despite being disliked by parents.
- The novel is published by Seix Barral.
- Bad Bunny's tour includes Spain.
Entities
Artists
- Cezanne Cardona
- Bad Bunny
Institutions
- Seix Barral
Locations
- Puerto Rico
- Spain