The recent dedication by Mario Vargas Llosa in his latest novel, "I dedicate my silence to him," has generated unexpected reactions in those around him, particularly in Isabel Preysler, with whom he had a media relationship in recent years.
The dedication, which simply bears the name "Patricia," is a gesture that has surprised many, since Patricia Llosa is the ex-wife of the Nobel Prize winner in Literature and the mother of his children.
Mario Vargas Llosa's relationship with Patricia was long and, despite some ups and downs, they have maintained a solid connection over the years. Patricia Llosa had warned Isabel Preysler in a letter when she began her relationship with Vargas Llosa that the writer had the habit of returning to his life again and again, something that finally came true. Vargas Llosa's children have also expressed her appreciation for Patricia and consider her "the woman of her father's life."
The dedication in the book is a recognition of the importance of Patricia in the author's life. Mario Vargas Llosa has stated that this will be his last novel, since, at 87 years old, he recognizes that writing a new book involves considerable effort and time. However, he states that he will continue writing, since writing is his passion and his life.
Isabel Preysler has reacted with humor to this dedication, despite the fact that the book describes personal episodes of the relationship between Mario Vargas Llosa and her. Apparently, Preysler has taken the gesture lightly and considers it humorous. This episode marks the end of a series of statements and attitudes that could have been interpreted as "ugly" toward Preysler by Vargas Llosa, including a short story in which he appeared to mock Tamara Falcó, daughter of Isabel Preysler.
In summary, Vargas Llosa's dedication to Patricia is a gesture of recognition towards his ex-wife and mother of his children, marking a reunion and leaving behind episodes of his love life. Isabel Preysler has received the dedication with humor, which seems to indicate that the tensions of the past are forgotten.
