Las Muertas by Jorge Ibargüengoitia
Set in the small town of San Pedro de las Corrientes, this gripping narrative delves into the chilling true story of the "Poquianchis," a group of sisters who ran a brothel and were implicated in a series of gruesome murders in mid-20th century Mexico. The novel masterfully blends dark humor with a sharp critique of societal corruption and moral decay, as it unravels the sinister events leading to the sisters' arrest. Through a vivid portrayal of the characters and their motivations, the story explores themes of power, greed, and the often blurred lines between victim and perpetrator.
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- Published
- 1977
- Nationality
- Mexican
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- Spanish
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