![]() ![]() ![]() But he meets with stone walls and a strong sense of fear as he starts his investigation asking questions, that sort of thing. So his work takes all of his waking hours. No family to speak of, no friends, even his marriage seems to have fizzled out. He lives on his own and I have to say, does come across as a rather sad and lonely person. We're given some background information about the Prosecutor. It becomes obvious he will leave no stone unturned to try and solve this crime. So when he becomes involved in this macabre body incident, he gives it his full concentration. But, even so, he is a man who takes pride in what he does. He comes across as a bit of a plodder, a bit of a dullard, someone who is methodical to a ridiculous level in his line of work. He is the central character in the novel. Looks like a tough investigation looms for local Prosecutor by the name of Chacaltana. Judging by its dreadful state, not only some form of foul play but also some form of torture has been used. The very first sentence concerns the sudden discovery of a body. ![]() Brutality, cruelty, election-rigging and a people living in terror - are all present in his effective but also surprisingly gentle prose. ![]() Summary: Award-winning Roncagliolo gives his readers a taste of Peru in this novel. ![]()
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