{"product_id":"9788417847258","title":"Tough guys don't read poetry","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHard Guys Don't Read Poetry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEladio Monroy, a retired sailor with more bad attitude than resources, is bleeding out in a luxury villa in the south of Gran Canaria. As he struggles to stay conscious, he tries to piece together the puzzle that led him there. At the center of the entanglement are a small box of supposed sentimental value, a most peculiar couple, the mistress of a deceased millionaire, and a dangerous man who never parts with a book of poems. Alexis Ravelo weaves a gritty and addictive plot where cunning and violence go hand in hand to unveil the injustices of a system that prefers to look the other way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story kicks off with Eladio Monroy in a dire situation: seriously wounded and bleeding out in a luxurious property. From there, the narrative flashes back to show how the protagonist, a former sailor who supplements his pension with unofficial odd jobs, gets caught up in a new and dangerous case. It all begins when the strange couple formed by Melania Escudero and lawyer Alfredo Suárez Smith asks him for help with a seemingly simple matter involving a small box of sentimental value. However, what appears to be a minor favor soon becomes complicated when he crosses paths with the mistress of a recently deceased millionaire and a violent individual who hides his intentions behind a book of poems. Monroy, with his characteristic sarcasm and his contrarian sense of justice, delves into a plot that uncovers the underbelly of a society that insists on hiding its shame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe individual's struggle against a corrupt and indifferent system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe fragility of life and chance as a catalyst for the darkest plots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe duality between the appearance of respectability and moral rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe loneliness of the marginal investigator who acts on principle, not by commission.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial criticism through the crime genre, with a focus on inequality and impunity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at lovers of the most classic crime and detective fiction, with a distinct \u003cem\u003ehard-boiled\u003c\/em\u003e style. It is ideal for readers who enjoy antihero protagonists, full of cynicism and humanity, and who value well-constructed plots with a strong component of social criticism. It will also attract those looking for a fast-paced crime novel, set in a recognizable backdrop like the Canary Islands, and written in direct, sharp language full of black humor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA charismatic and memorable antihero, Eladio Monroy, whose sarcastic personality and sense of justice make him a unique protagonist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA high-tension crime plot that combines unexpected twists, contained violence, and a scathing social portrait.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the atmosphere of the south of Gran Canaria, far from the tourist cliché, as the setting for a murky and realistic story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on corruption and impunity, wrapped in top-quality entertainment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ravelo, Alexis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Editorial Alrevés\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\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e CRIME AND MYSTERY GENRE, MYSTERY AND SUSPENSE WORK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e NOIR NOVEL\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\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHard Guys Don't Read Poetry\u003c\/em\u003e is a solid installment in the Eladio Monroy series that establishes Alexis Ravelo as a benchmark of Spanish crime fiction. The work stands out for its ability to hook the reader from the first line, combining a classic suspense plot with a sharp social portrait and an unforgettable protagonist. It is a highly recommended read for those looking for quality noir, with its own personality and a subtext that invites reflection, without sacrificing pure entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL ALREVÉS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407405474139,"sku":"9788417847258","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841784725.jpg?v=1781854745","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417847258","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}