An Easy Thing
An Easy Thing by Paco Ignacio Taibo, II is a North American edition published by Penguin Books in 1990, comprising 230 pages. This work introduces readers to Hector Belascoaran Shayne, a human and world-weary independent detective navigating the political turbulence and social unrest of contemporary Mexico City. The narrative follows Shayne as he tackles three cases simultaneously, including a murder in a corrupt factory, threats against a former porn starlet’s daughter, and the peculiar search for the legendary Emiliano Zapata, rumored to be alive.
Readers will find a blend of black comedy, social history, and surrealism woven throughout the story. The book presents a unique perspective on the challenges faced by its protagonist, who is characterized by his insatiable appetite for Coca Cola and cigarettes. An Easy Thing delves into themes of mystery and detective work, offering insights into the complexities of life in Mexico City during a tumultuous period. This edition is available in English and is designed for those interested in hard-boiled fiction and private investigators.
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Set amidst the political turbulence and social unrest of contemporary Mexico City, An Easy Thing introduces English-speaking readers to Taibo’s human and world-weary protagonist, independent detective Hector Belascoaran Shayne. In this debut outing, our hero, who, incidentally, possesses an insatiable appetite for Coca Cola and cigarettes, tackles three cases simultaneously: a killing in a corrupt factory; the deadly threats against a former porn starlet’s teenage daughter; and, strangely, the search for Emiliano Zapata, folk hero and leader of the Mexican Revolution, rumored to be alive and hiding out in a cave outside Mexico City. Combining black comedy, social history and a touch of surrealism, Paco Taibo’s wonderfully idiosyncratic detective novels are admired the world over and are particularly popular in Europe and in the Spanish-speaking world.
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