{"product_id":"9788412725872","title":"THE GUARANTOR","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE BAIL BONDSMAN\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStanley Elkin immerses us in the mind of Main, an aging bail bondsman known as \"The Phoenician,\" who operates in a crime-ridden Cincinnati. Through his peculiar moral code, as amusing as it is disturbing, the novel explores the limits of power, justice, and personal redemption. A masterpiece of black humor that fascinates and discomfits in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Phoenician is a bail bondsman working in an era of endemic criminality in Cincinnati. His profession has turned him into a tough, sordid, and ruthless person who delights in the power he can exert over his clients. When they decide to evade justice after posting bail, Main can use any means at his disposal to bring them before the court. At a time when American society is demanding structural changes, the Phoenician refuses to give up a job that makes him feel alive, building a character who fascinates and discomfits the reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAmbiguous morality and ethical limits within the justice system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePower and authority in the hands of marginal figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOld age and resistance to change in a transforming world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBlack humor as a tool to explore the human condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCriminality and justice in contemporary America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers of contemporary literary fiction who appreciate black humor, complex and morally ambiguous characters, and stories that explore the darkest corners of the human psyche. Also for fans of American narrative from the 70s and 80s, and for those seeking a provocative read that challenges traditional narrative conventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective on the bail system and its moral implications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn unforgettable character who challenges the reader's sympathy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep reflection on power, justice, and personal redemption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA literary experience that combines black humor with social criticism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elkin, Stanley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e La Fuga Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern and contemporary fiction, Historical mysteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Escalones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 174\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 299 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA novel that stands out for the construction of a complex and morally ambiguous protagonist, capable of generating both fascination and discomfort. Stanley Elkin demonstrates his mastery in the use of black humor to explore profound themes such as power, justice, and resistance to change. Recommended for readers looking for a provocative and memorable literary experience, far from narrative conventionalisms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA FUGA EDICIONES, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405533831515,"sku":"9788412725872","price":19.82,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841272587.jpg?v=1781827634","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412725872","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}