Marcos Augusto's debut novel 'Te hice dios' explores bug chasing and desire
Poet Marcos Augusto's debut novel 'Te hice dios' (Random House, 2026) opens with two men meeting on a chat for sex, one seeking HIV infection, the other promising to give it. The book delves into the bug chasing subculture, the intersection of desire and self-destruction, and the search for love on Grindr. Already generating buzz in cultural circles, it is tipped as the next phenomenon in Spanish literature. Cecilia F. Santomé, author of 'As despedidas', is also mentioned for her depiction of grief for grandparents.
Key facts
- Marcos Augusto's debut novel 'Te hice dios' is published by Random House in 2026.
- The story begins with two men meeting on a chat for sex, one wanting HIV infection.
- The novel explores bug chasing, desire, self-destruction, lies, and the need for love.
- The book is set on Grindr and examines the bug chasing subculture.
- It is already being recommended in cultural circles as a potential literary phenomenon.
- Cecilia F. Santomé is mentioned for her book 'As despedidas' about grieving grandparents.
- The novel is described as morally ambiguous and a revelation of the year.
- The author Marcos Augusto is primarily known as a poet.
Entities
Artists
- Marcos Augusto
- Cecilia F. Santomé
Institutions
- Random House