Books matching: buenos aires setting
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Save:'Show No Mercy' by Cindy Gerard is a fast-paced romantic suspense novel that follows the story of Gabe Jones, a troubled member of the Black Ops team, haunted by the violent death of his girlfriend. When journalist Jenna McMillan returns to Argentina to cover a story and is saved by Gabe from a car bomb, their paths intertwine. As they navigate through dangerous situations, a conspiracy unfolds, and they must work together to take down a ruthless enemy while fighting the growing attraction between them. The book expertly balances romance and suspense, with well-written characters and a plot that keeps the readers engaged throughout.
The writing style of 'Show No Mercy' is described as engaging and captivating, with a perfect blend of action, romance, and suspense. The characters of Gabe and Jenna are portrayed as complex and compelling, with their individual struggles and past traumas adding depth to the storyline. The book is praised for its fast-paced narrative, well-executed suspense plot, and the chemistry between the main characters that keeps readers hooked till the end.
A week ago, on the first day of the cattle drive when they’d started moving her dad’s herd down the mountain, Jenna had learned that the gelding didn’t need her help. The horse knew exactly what he wa... - #2
Save:Cold Cruel Kiss by Toni Anderson is a gripping romantic suspense novel that follows Supervisory Special Agent Max Hawthorne, a crisis negotiator called in to handle the kidnapping of a US Ambassador's daughter in South America. Lucy Aston, the Ambassador's assistant, assists Max with language translation, but as the story unfolds, Max begins to question Lucy's true identity and motives. The book is filled with suspense, danger, and intrigue, as the two main characters navigate a complex web of espionage, mistrust, and hidden agendas. The writing style is fast-paced, with multiple plot twists that keep the reader guessing until the very end.
(Also, see 29 recommendations for the series Cold Justice: Crossfire ) The Book of Sand by Jorge Luis Borges is a collection of surreal short stories that explore the concept of time and being. The stories delve into themes such as books and libraries, nameless strangers, intersections of the past and present, bards and skalds, Christianity's pagan roots, architecture, mathematics, and unreliable first-person narrators. Each story in the collection shares a reflective and somber tone, often leading to a sense of resignation in the face of the inscrutable universe. The title story, "The Book of Sand," tells the tale of a man who encounters a mysterious book with infinite pages, leading to a series of philosophical questions and a sense of being trapped by its endlessness.
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Save:The Gods of Tango by Carolina De Robertis is a novel set in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from 1913 to 1936. The story follows Leda, a young Italian girl who arrives in Buenos Aires to be with her husband, only to find him dead. Left with nothing but her grandfather's violin, Leda decides to disguise herself as a man, Dante, to pursue her passion for tango music. The book vividly brings to life the harsh realities of immigrants in Buenos Aires during the early 20th century, the evolution of Leda as a tango musician, and her struggles with identity and sexuality. De Robertis weaves a tale of love, music, and self-discovery against the backdrop of a city teetering on the edge of madness.
Leda arrived in Argentina on February 4, 1913, on a steamship that only twenty days before had made Italy disappear, swallowed by that ravenous monster called the horizon. On her last morning on board... - #5
Save:Lucio Bordenave, the main character of "Asleep in the Sun" by Adolfo Bioy Casares, finds himself in a complex situation when he decides to have his wife, Diana, committed to a mental institution. Upon her return, Lucio realizes that something is amiss, leading to shocking discoveries that threaten his marriage and community. The novel is described as surreal, allegorical, and infused with wry humor, menace, and a touch of magical realism, reminiscent of the works of other renowned authors like Jos Donoso and Jorge Luis Borges. The plot unfolds through a series of letters written by Lucio, revealing a narrative filled with unexpected twists and turns that keep readers engaged till the end.
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Save:Night Flight by Antoine de Saint-Exupery is a novella that takes the readers into the world of mail pilots flying over South America in the early days of aviation. The story follows the lives of the pilots and ground crew as they face dangers and challenges while striving to deliver the mail on time. The book explores themes of sacrifice, courage, and the conflict between personal considerations and the greater cause of progress. Saint-Exupery's writing style is described as poetic, evocative, and powerful, capturing the loneliness, responsibility, and danger of flying during that era.
Already, beneath him, through the golden evening, the shadowed hills had dug their furrows and the plains grew luminous with long-enduring light. For in these lands the ground gives off this golden gl... - #7
Save:The Tunnel by Ernesto Sabato is a psychological novel that delves into the mind of a deranged artist, Juan Pablo Castel, who becomes obsessed with a woman named Maria Iribarne. The book follows Castel's descent into paranoia, jealousy, and possessive love, ultimately leading to a tragic outcome. The narrative is presented as a confessional account by Castel, showcasing his obsessive thoughts, irrational actions, and the psychological turmoil that consumes him. The writing style is described as taut and powerful, with vivid descriptions, metaphors, and monologues that provide insight into the protagonist's inner turmoil.
It should be sufficient to say that I am Juan Pablo Castel, the painter who killed María Iribarne. I imagine that the trial is still in everyone’s mind and that no further information about myself is ...
