In autumn, the Planeta Award returns, aligning with the Christmas advertising season. As with other year-end rituals, it invites critique. This year, observers say the prize mirrors current realities and has even stretched toward self-exposure, a point some readers find strikingly candid. Such sharp, well-grounded commentary is not common, reminding some of landmark literary assessments from past decades. Occasionally, the prize still surprises, as in 2019 when Terra Alta and finalist Alegría drew heightened attention. Those weeks sparked renewed interest in Vilass work, and readers found fresh reasons to engage with the author’s voice, evaluating it with a critical but open mind.
