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Book cover of Las bicicletas son para el verano
Las bicicletas son para el veranoFernando Fernán Gómez

Characters in Las bicicletas son para el verano

4 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Luis

    A young man coming of age in Madrid during the Spanish Civil War, whose dreams and innocence are challenged by the harsh realities of wartime.

Supporting characters

  • Manolita

    Luis's love interest, who represents the hope and resilience of youth amidst the conflict.

  • Don Luis

    Luis's father, a pragmatic and somewhat cynical man who tries to protect his family during the war.

  • Doña Dolores

    Luis's mother, who struggles to maintain a sense of normalcy and provide for her family during the siege of Madrid.