{"product_id":"9788416328284","title":"Burnt birds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBurnt Birds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA heatwave scorches Spain while a gallery of characters on the edge cross paths over an August weekend. Thirtysomething criminals from Bilbao, a former regional president under investigation, a family on vacation in Benidorm, a Romani money lender, a prostitute in debt, and a paranoid priest are just some of the protagonists of this choral novel. Their fates intertwine in violent and unpredictable ways, weaving a story of dark humor and mounting tension. Juan Bas offers a solid crime fiction proposal where bad luck, crime, and the absurd go hand in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plot kicks off with a violent incident in a poker game involving El Guapo and Don Calores, two criminals known as The Birds, in the Otxarkoaga neighborhood of Bilbao. From there, the narrative expands to follow other characters: Lola Ferroso, the former president of Castilla-La Mancha harassed by the anti-corruption prosecutor's office; the Gallo Corneja family, whose vacation in Benidorm goes wrong due to a quail bone; Mateo Montero Jodorovitch, an unscrupulous Romani money lender; Iris or Marina, a prostitute who owes money to Mateo; Ibrahim Berrechid, a father on a trip from Paris to Morocco trapped by lust; Father Picabea, a paranoid parish priest tormented by his sins; Juana Garrido, a bank manager from Albacete acting out of insurmountable grief; and Ladis, a dipsomaniac innkeeper from the Burgos steppe. They all complicate each other's lives during that August weekend while Spain suffers a tremendous heatwave, in a choral tale that advances at an accelerated pace along scorched roads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDark humor as a narrative tool in the crime genre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe intersection of marginal lives with political and economic power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eViolence as a trigger and consequence of impulsive decisions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInstitutional corruption and impunity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eChance and bad luck as forces that trigger tragedies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eContemporary Spain portrayed through its roads and its working classes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is aimed at readers of crime novels who appreciate choral plots, a fast-paced rhythm, and acidic, dark humor. It will also interest those who look for stories that portray Spanish social reality from a raw and uncompromising perspective, with complex and morally ambiguous characters. It is ideal for followers of authors like Juan Bas or readers who enjoy contemporary pulp and auteur crime novels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA choral plot that weaves multiple stories together in an agile and surprising way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSharp dark humor that lightens the tension without detracting from the impact of the violence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMemorable characters, from criminals to corrupt politicians, with defined psychological profiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA lucid and mordant vision of Spain in the time of crisis, heat, and disenchantment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn entertaining and absorbing read, ideal for a summer afternoon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Juan Bas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Editorial Alrevés\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTheme: CRIME AND MYSTERY GENRE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: NOVELA NEGRA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: October 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 208\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 246 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurnt Birds is a crime novel that more than meets the expectations of the genre: rhythm, tension, sordid characters, and dark humor that acts as a counterpoint to the violence. Juan Bas demonstrates a mastery of the choral narrative, ensuring that each individual story maintains its interest while they intertwine with the others. The setting in a Spain stifled by heat and crisis provides a realistic texture that reinforces the reader's immersion. It is a solid and entertaining proposal, recommended for those looking for a crime read with personality and no compromises.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL ALREVÉS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407406686555,"sku":"9788416328284","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841632828.jpg?v=1781854809","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416328284","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}