{"product_id":"9788415900306","title":"The percentage","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Percentage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plot of corruption, power, and secrets in a town that hides more than it seems. In \u003ci\u003eThe Percentage\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLa 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLocal political and urban planning corruption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInfluence peddling and abuse of power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePolice investigation in a hostile and insular environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial hypocrisy and double standards in a small community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe struggle for justice in a vicious system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical and realistic view of local corruption and its dynamics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA well-constructed police plot with twists and mounting tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA social portrait of a community marked by hypocrisy and power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn absorbing read that invites reflection on morality and justice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Vallbona Sallent, Rafael\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Editorial Alrevés\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: CRIME AND MYSTERY GENRE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: CRIMS.CAT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: January 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 336\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 550 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Percentage\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL ALREVÉS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407403639131,"sku":"9788415900306","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841590030.jpg?v=1781854651","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788415900306","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}