Books like Shantytown by César Aira
In Buenos Aires’ sprawling shantytown, a disoriented young man of modest means assists the region’s humble trash pickers. His actions soon capture the attention of a corrupt policeman, who is intent on dismantling a drug ring he believes operates in the slums. The officer is willing to use anyone, even innocent children, as leverage in his assault. The novel blends suspense with a gritty urban portrait, offering a grim look at the corruption and moral compromises that underlie informal economies.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: César Aira
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