Afonso Cruz's "Let's Buy a Poet" is a darkly humorous and thought-provoking satire that challenges our perceptions of art, value, and human dignity. The novel follows a family who decides to literally purchase a poet, believing that owning a piece of living art will elevate their social status and bring them cultural prestige. As they integrate the poet into their lives, the story cleverly exposes the absurdities of commodifying talent and creativity. Cruz masterfully explores themes of commercialism, the true worth of art, and society's often misguided pursuit of superficial validation. This insightful work invites readers to reflect on what we truly value in a world increasingly driven by material gain.