The Good Cripple

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Set against the backdrop of Guatemala City, the story follows Juan Luis Luna, who is kidnapped and held captive in a desolate underground fuel tank. As his father remains unresponsive to ransom demands, the kidnappers resort to horrific violence, testing the limits of familial bonds and human resilience. The narrative explores profound themes of mutilation, violence, and the possibility of transcendence, all conveyed through Rodrigo Rey Rosa's clear yet haunting prose. The novel delves into the psychological aftermath of trauma, making it a gripping and thought-provoking read.