Arrancad Las Semillas, Fusilad A Los Niños by Kenzaburō Ōe

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this poignant narrative follows a group of delinquent boys who are evacuated to a remote village, only to be abandoned by the adults when a plague strikes. As they struggle to survive in isolation, the boys confront the harsh realities of human nature, societal breakdown, and the loss of innocence. Their journey is a raw exploration of resilience, camaraderie, and the instinctual drive for survival in a world stripped of order and compassion.