Why should we know the cultural background of this book? Well, to get an idea of what's going on in the background in the novel, you must read and pay attention very closely to the details that Silvia Moreno-Garcia gives but you don't have to do that because that is what this website is for! Today I'll be showing you the details about the culture that goes on in the novel. Some people argue that this novel is either societal or cultural but honestly is both! Once we break it down and have you understand why it's a mixture of both, you'll see what I mean.Â