Comemadre by Roque Larraquy
Set in a Buenos Aires sanatorium in 1907, this novel weaves a darkly humorous tale of scientific ambition and existential exploration. The narrative follows a group of doctors who conduct macabre experiments on terminally ill patients, aiming to capture the moment of death and the potential insights it might reveal. As they delve deeper into their morbid pursuits, the boundaries between life and death blur, leading to unexpected consequences. The story is a chilling reflection on the human obsession with immortality and the ethical dilemmas that arise when science oversteps its bounds.
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- Published
- 2010
- Nationality
- Argentinian
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 120-150
- Original Language
- Spanish
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