Description
Screwed
Book summary
A raw and realistic story about gambling addiction and its devastating consequences. Through Laura’s experience, the reader is immersed in a tale where the obsession with chance destroys not only the protagonist’s life but everything around her. A work that explores the limits of human fragility and the downward spiral of self-destruction.
What is it about?
Laura is a woman who watches her entire existence crumble due to an all-consuming gambling addiction. The novel recounts, from an intimate and uncompromising perspective, the process by which this obsession erodes her personal life, her intimate relationships, and her emotional stability. Each bet is one step closer to the abyss, dragging those around her along with it. The work shows the pain, despair, and helplessness of someone trapped in a vicious cycle from which it seems impossible to escape, offering a striking portrait of a silent yet devastating reality.
Main themes
- Gambling addiction and compulsive gambling.
- Personal and emotional self-destruction.
- The impact of addiction on the family and social environment.
- Human fragility and the loss of control over one's own life.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in realistic, contemporary novels that address social issues with raw, unsweetened honesty. It is also for those seeking stories of personal struggle from the darker side of the human experience, as well as for professionals or students in the fields of psychology and social work who wish to understand the human dimension of addiction.
What this book offers
- An honest, unfiltered view of the progression of a gambling addiction.
- A deep psychological portrait of the protagonist and her environment.
- A reflection on the fragility of personal stability and the consequences of one's decisions.
- A narrative that hooks from the first page, fostering empathy and awareness.
Technical specifications
- Author: González Martínez, Rafael
- Publisher: PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: FICTION AND RELATED ITEMS, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION
- Collection: PUNTO ROJO
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: January 2021
- Number of pages: 170
- Weight: 136 g
Editorial review
A novel that stands out for its direct and uncompromising approach to a topic as complex as compulsive gambling. Screwed offers a story that, despite its harshness, is necessary to understand the dynamics of addiction from an intimate perspective. Ideal for readers looking for contemporary fiction with a strong social and emotional component.