The book is a satirical espionage novel set in pre-revolutionary Cuba, where a hapless vacuum cleaner salesman is recruited by British intelligence to serve as their operative in Havana. Despite his lack of experience and qualifications, he fabricates intelligence reports to appease his superiors, inadvertently triggering a cascade of increasingly absurd and dangerous events. As the line between fiction and reality blurs, the protagonist finds himself entangled in a web of deception and political intrigue that satirizes the absurdities of the Cold War era and the follies of intelligence agencies.

"Before Night Falls" is an autobiographical work that chronicles the life of a young Cuban man growing up during the political turmoil of the Cuban Revolution. The protagonist, a rebellious writer and poet, grapples with his sexual identity in a society that is deeply homophobic. Despite facing persecution, imprisonment, and exile, he remains defiant and committed to his art and personal freedom. His story provides a candid and deeply personal perspective on the harsh realities of life under Fidel Castro's regime.

The book is a detailed account of the Cuban Revolutionary War, written by one of its key leaders. It provides an insightful narrative of the guerrilla warfare tactics and major battles that took place from 1956 to 1958, leading to the overthrow of the Batista regime. Through a series of essays and firsthand accounts, the author, a prominent revolutionary figure, shares his experiences, strategic thoughts, and the ideological convictions that drove the rebels' quest for Cuba's liberation. The work not only chronicles military engagements but also reflects on the social and political implications of the revolution.

"Listen, Yankee" offers a compelling insight into the Cuban Revolution through a series of imagined conversations between a Cuban revolutionary and an American. The book, written during the height of Cold War tensions, seeks to explain and justify the motivations behind the revolution and Cuba's subsequent policies. It challenges American perceptions of Cuba and communism, providing a perspective that emphasizes social justice and reform. The work serves as both a critique of U.S. foreign policy and a call for understanding and solidarity between the American and Cuban people.