Dirty Havana Trilogy is a gritty, powerful, and atmospheric novel-in-stories set against the backdrop of 1993 Cuba, during a time of confused, low-rent capitalism. The book is written from the semi-autobiographical point of view of Pedro Juan, a 40-year-old ex-radio journalist, who navigates the harsh realities of life in Havana.

Pedro Juan's existence is a struggle for survival, where "everything's worth something here." The stories unfold in a crumbling apartment building, depicting the stark realities of poverty, racism, violence, and prostitution. Yet, amidst the chaos, there is an unyielding quest for pleasure, for a sliver of happiness, no matter how warped the path may seem.

Written by Pedro Juan Gutiérrez, a well-known member of the Latin American visual poetry movement, this book provides a raw portrayal of life in Havana. It offers a window into the lives of its colorful characters, who constantly strive to avoid defeat, embodying a manifesto against literary persecution. Dirty Havana Trilogy is a book that resonates with intellectual and emotional depth, lifting its characters from the muck and celebrating the indomitable human spirit.