Description
The Percentage
Book Summary
A plot of corruption, power, and secrets in a town that hides more than it seems. In The Percentage, Rafael Vallbona constructs a crime thriller set in La Pobla de Dalt, a place where shady dealings, influence peddling, and corruption are part of daily life. The reader is immersed in an investigation that exposes the entrails of a rotten system, where nothing is as it seems and every character hides ulterior motives. A noir novel that captivates with its oppressive atmosphere and social critique.
What is it about?
La Pobla de Dalt, known by some as the "Pobla of Evil," is the setting for a network of corruption that permeates every layer of society. The plot revolves around the shady dealings and influence peddling that dominate the town, where de facto powers mingle with daily life. Through a police investigation, the reader discovers how personal and political interests override justice, creating a climate of tension and distrust. The novel explores the consequences of corruption in a small community, where everyone knows everyone and secrets eventually come to light.
Main themes
- Local political and urban planning corruption.
- Influence peddling and abuse of power.
- Police investigation in a hostile and insular environment.
- Social hypocrisy and double standards in a small community.
- The struggle for justice in a vicious system.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is ideal for readers of noir and crime fiction, especially those looking for plots rooted in Catalan social and political reality. It is also recommended for anyone who enjoys small-town stories with dark secrets, and for readers interested in social critique through the crime genre.
What this book offers
- A critical and realistic view of local corruption and its dynamics.
- A well-constructed police plot with twists and mounting tension.
- A social portrait of a community marked by hypocrisy and power.
- An absorbing read that invites reflection on morality and justice.
Technical data
- Author: Vallbona Sallent, Rafael
- Publisher: Editorial Alrevés
- Language: Cat
- Subject: CRIME AND MYSTERY GENRE
- Collection: CRIMS.CAT
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: January 2014
- Number of pages: 336
- Weight: 550 g
Editorial review
The Percentage is a noir novel that goes beyond mere entertainment. Rafael Vallbona leverages the genre to offer a biting X-ray of deep-rooted local corruption, featuring well-drawn characters and an engaging atmosphere. It is a work that will interest both thriller fans and those seeking a read with social and political substance, all while maintaining an agile narrative pace and well-dosed tension.