Description
Discover 'Crocodile Tears', a captivating crime novel that beautifully blends humor, suspense, and social commentary. Written by the talented author, this hard-hitting tale immerses you in the chaotic world of Diego, a prisoner recently released thanks to his meticulous lawyer, Antinucci. However, freedom comes with strings attached; Diego is coerced into collaborating with the dangerously deranged Hobo for a daring armored truck heist.
As the plot thickens, hilarity meets tragedy in this unpredictable storyline. With a unique focus on female empowerment, characters like Ursula Lopez and Captain Leonilda Lima emerge as the true driving forces, transforming this engaging lowlife crime narrative into a compelling masterpiece. Rosende's writing stands out, skillfully shifting between different perspectives and tonalities, captivating readers from start to finish.
This novel is not just a story; it’s a riveting exploration of incompetence wrapped in dark humor, showcasing the talent of a writer reminiscent of renowned authors such as Claudia Pińeiro and Patricia Melo.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781913394431
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bitter Lemon Press
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781913394431
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bitter Lemon Press
Description:
With this novel, Rosende joins the ranks of Claudia Piñeiro, Patricia Melo and MarĂa InĂ©s Krimer, who do not attempt to rework magic realism, but simply write good, witty and hard-hitting crime novels
It all starts in an overcrowded prison, where Diego is being held on a charge of kidnapping. Diego's lawyer, the fastidious Antinucci, secures Diego's release. But the lawyer has plans for his client, whose unexpected freedom comes at a price: he must join forces with a brutal psychopath, the Hobo, and hold up an armoured truck.
A hilarious caper ensues, as the robbery swiftly degenerates into mayhem and violence. While the men appear to be engaged in a perverse competition to see who is the most incompetent, the disparaged women— Ursula Lopez, an amateur criminal with an insatiable appetite, and her rival, Captain Leonilda Lima— reveal themselves to be the true protagonists. This seemingly classic lowlife crime story has a powerful message: never, ever underestimate the women.
'Rosende, an experience lawyer, writes with a laconic style, switching playfully between narrators, rhythms and tones. An author to relish.' — Frankfurter Allgemeine
'Two genres merged seamlessly: the gangster saga and the psycho thriller, all spiced with black humour.' — Sueddeutszche Zeitung
As the plot thickens, hilarity meets tragedy in this unpredictable storyline. With a unique focus on female empowerment, characters like Ursula Lopez and Captain Leonilda Lima emerge as the true driving forces, transforming this engaging lowlife crime narrative into a compelling masterpiece. Rosende's writing stands out, skillfully shifting between different perspectives and tonalities, captivating readers from start to finish.
This novel is not just a story; it’s a riveting exploration of incompetence wrapped in dark humor, showcasing the talent of a writer reminiscent of renowned authors such as Claudia Pińeiro and Patricia Melo.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781913394431
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bitter Lemon Press
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781913394431
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bitter Lemon Press
Description:
With this novel, Rosende joins the ranks of Claudia Piñeiro, Patricia Melo and MarĂa InĂ©s Krimer, who do not attempt to rework magic realism, but simply write good, witty and hard-hitting crime novels
It all starts in an overcrowded prison, where Diego is being held on a charge of kidnapping. Diego's lawyer, the fastidious Antinucci, secures Diego's release. But the lawyer has plans for his client, whose unexpected freedom comes at a price: he must join forces with a brutal psychopath, the Hobo, and hold up an armoured truck.
A hilarious caper ensues, as the robbery swiftly degenerates into mayhem and violence. While the men appear to be engaged in a perverse competition to see who is the most incompetent, the disparaged women— Ursula Lopez, an amateur criminal with an insatiable appetite, and her rival, Captain Leonilda Lima— reveal themselves to be the true protagonists. This seemingly classic lowlife crime story has a powerful message: never, ever underestimate the women.
'Rosende, an experience lawyer, writes with a laconic style, switching playfully between narrators, rhythms and tones. An author to relish.' — Frankfurter Allgemeine
'Two genres merged seamlessly: the gangster saga and the psycho thriller, all spiced with black humour.' — Sueddeutszche Zeitung