"La tregua"

"La tregua" (The Truce) is a novel by Mario Benedetti about Martín Santomé, a widowed office worker nearing retirement. The story explores his mundane, routine-filled life until he unexpectedly falls in love with a younger colleague, which brings him renewed happiness. However, this happiness is fleeting, and the novel depicts themes of companionship, the search for meaning, and the unpredictability of life. It reflects on ordinary human experiences, highlighting how brief moments of joy can provide respite amid the routine, and emphasizes the fragile nature of happiness and the inevitability of change.