{"product_id":"9788417077112","title":"The refuge of scoundrels","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Scoundrels' Refuge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA coming-of-age novel that immerses the reader in the complex Basque society between 1946 and 2015, woven through a mosaic of characters pitted against each other by inherited hatred. With time jumps and a relentless narrative pace, Juan Bas explores the senselessness of violence, the cruel stupidity of ETA, and the moral baseness of the GAL, distilling a reflection on the reason of state and its underbelly. A work that hooks you from the very first page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work chronicles the evolution of Basque society over nearly seven decades, from 1946 to 2015, through a wide range of contrasting characters. The plot advances through constant leaps in time and a linked structure that maintains a dizzying pace, without respite for the reader. At the heart of the story lies the Shakespearean theme of irresponsible hatred passed down from parents to children, a scourge that leads to the destruction of them all. The novel addresses without concessions the senselessness of ETA, the cruel and insular stupidity that marked decades of conflict, as well as the existence of the GAL, with comparable moral baseness. Ultimately, it reflects on the reason of state when it travels through the sewers of power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInherited hatred and the generational transmission of violence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe cruel and autist-like stupidity of ETA terrorism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe moral baseness of the GAL and parapolice violence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReason of state and its hidden mechanisms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBasque society from the post-war period to the present day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGratuitous tragedy and the senselessness of the conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in noir and suspense novels with historical and social backgrounds. Especially suitable for those seeking an agile and complex narrative about the Basque conflict, political violence, and its human consequences, without manichaeism. Also for fans of Juan Bas and contemporary fiction that addresses profound themes with a direct and uncompromising style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA multifaceted and unsweetened view of decades of conflict in the Basque Country.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn innovative narrative structure that maintains constant tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep reflection on how hatred is inherited and destroys people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eComplex and contrasting characters that avoid manichaeism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA fast-paced rhythm that hooks from the start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bas Pérez, Juan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Noir\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\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern and contemporary fiction, crime and mystery genre, mystery and suspense work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e TBD COLLECTION\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\u003eEdition Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 264\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 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 its narrative ambition and its ability to address a thorny subject without falling into simplifications. Juan Bas demonstrates literary maturity by building a complex temporal structure that, far from confusing, accelerates the pace and delves into the psychology of the characters. It is a work that is as interesting for its suspense plot as it is for its critical look at recent history, ideal for readers who seek fiction with weight and without concessions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOVELA NEGRA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407397314907,"sku":"9788417077112","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841707711.jpg?v=1781854488","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417077112","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}