{"product_id":"9788417077716","title":"Flowers do not bleed","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFlowers Don't Bleed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Canarian crime novel with a breakneck pace, acid humor, and unforgettable characters. Alexis Ravelo builds a fast-paced story in which a seemingly absurd express kidnapping triggers a spiral of violence and chaos in Gran Canaria. The reader is immersed in a choral plot where thugs, businessmen, and nameless Russians collide in a plan that no one controls. A work that proves that the crime novel can be dark, funny, and deeply human all at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour peripheral characters—Lola, the Marquis, the Flipao, and the Savage—devise what they consider the perfect plan: an express kidnapping on an island. In theory, it is simple and profitable. In practice, they run into Isidro Padrón, a thug with the facade of a businessman who pulls the strings of the local underworld and has dealings with a mysterious Russian. What begins as a petty crime turns into a twenty-four-hour countdown where every decision brings everyone involved closer to a hell from which there is no return. The plot, seasoned with Canarian rum and an implacable rhythm, mixes suspense, violence, and a dark humor that transforms the genre into a balsamic and explosive experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe absurdity of crime and its unpredictable consequences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eViolence as a catalyst for change and personal revelation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe criminal underworld in the context of the Canary Islands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe fragility of human plans in the face of chaos and chance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe network of power and corruption between businessmen, criminals, and foreigners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor crime novel readers looking for original plots, far from classic urban settings. Also for those who enjoy an agile narrative style, with sharp dialogue and marginal characters who are endearing in their imperfection. It is ideal for those who value dark humor and social commentary within the police genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA fast-paced plot that takes place in just twenty-four hours, with the rhythm of a thriller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eComplex and memorable characters that evolve unpredictably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique portrait of the Canarian environment, far from tourist clichés, with its own criminal idiosyncrasy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original mix of violence, humor, and humanity that refreshes the crime novel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading that, according to its author, has balsamic and healing effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Alexis Ravelo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Crime fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: Police and mystery genre, mystery and suspense work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Crime fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: July 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 336\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 405 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers Don't Bleed is a solid proposal within the contemporary crime novel, with the unmistakable signature of Alexis Ravelo. Its main success lies in the ability to combine a suspense plot with dark humor that does not undermine the tension, but rather humanizes it. The setting in Gran Canaria provides an unusual backdrop that enriches the reading. It is a work that connects with the reader looking for intelligent entertainment, charismatic characters, and a story that, without losing its rawness, offers an ironic respite. Recommended for those who want to discover an original voice within the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOVELA NEGRA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407405834587,"sku":"9788417077716","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841707771.jpg?v=1781854768","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417077716","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}