{"product_id":"9788416328574","title":"The capital of the world","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Capital of the World\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate detective Ricardo Malpartida ventures into the underworld of Bilbao to investigate the murder of a prestigious scientist. The city, obsessed with projecting an impeccable image to the outside world, hides a dark side that Malpartida must unearth. With a mixture of lucidity and dark humor, Gonzalo Garrido weaves a police plot that criticizes social conformism, the abuse of power, and media manipulation. A noir novel that grabs the reader from the first page and does not let go until the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRicardo Malpartida, a private detective who knows the city's most sordid corners well, is hired to investigate the murder of a renowned scientist. The case leads him to navigate a Bilbao struggling to present itself as a modern, cosmopolitan capital, while hiding a very different reality. As his investigation progresses, Malpartida stumbles upon a web of hidden interests, unspeakable secrets, and characters willing to do anything to maintain appearances. The plot not only reveals the ins and outs of the crime but also forces the detective to confront his own ghosts, in a spiral of tension and suspense that keeps the reader on edge until the very last page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCriminal investigation and detective suspense in the context of a contemporary city.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial criticism of conformism and the obsession with public image versus reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAbuse of power and manipulation of information by the elite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe protagonist's internal struggle with his own demons and contradictions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA portrait of the underworld and double standards in a city in transformation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers of noir and crime novels who are looking for plots with a social backdrop and complex characters. Also for those who enjoy stories that combine social criticism with biting humor and a fast-paced narrative rhythm. Especially suitable for fans of the genre who appreciate detailed urban settings and plot twists that maintain tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA well-constructed suspense plot that hooks from the start and maintains interest until the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical and lucid vision of contemporary society, its contradictions, and its masks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA charismatic and human protagonist with whom the reader can connect and empathize.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the lesser-known corners of Bilbao, which becomes another character in the story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA read that invites reflection on power, truth, and appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Garrido Ávila, Gonzalo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Editorial Alrevés\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Modern and contemporary fiction, mystery and crime genre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Noir Novel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: May 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 288\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 327 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Capital of the World is a noir novel that successfully combines the entertainment typical of the genre with a critical look at current society. Gonzalo Garrido manages to build a solid plot and a memorable protagonist, while using the setting of Bilbao to reflect on themes such as hypocrisy, power, and identity. A work that will interest both suspense lovers and those who look for intelligent and well-spun social commentary in fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL ALREVÉS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407406653787,"sku":"9788416328574","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841632857.jpg?v=1781854809","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416328574","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}