Now a major motion picture, this is a story of obsession, loyalty, and control as one man with dark intentions charms his way into the lives of an innocent, unsuspecting family, based on the true exile of Nazi doctor Josef Mengele to South America Patagonia, 1960. Jose is on the run. Having fled from his homeland of Germany, he has come to South America to continue his work as a doctor seeking to manipulate genes to create the perfect human race. In the small village of Chacharramendi he meets Lilith, a child he first notices from the balcony of his motel who instantly fascinates yet repulses him. Lilith has a growth defect, and the disproportionate size of her features represents all that Jose is trying to exterminate from humankind. Yet, even more intriguing is the fact that her siblings are perfect examples of the Aryan race: tall, strongly built, and fair. The anomaly of Lilith's existence enthralls Jose, and when he discovers Lilith's mother is pregnant, the temptation to involve himself in their lives and even interfere with the pregnancy is too much for him to pass up. A cold, calculating, but eerily charming man, Jose befriends Lilith and manipulates his way into the family. And so begins a dark relationship between the doctor and the little girl, a kind of love that cannot end well. For Jose is actually Nazi doctor Josef Mengele, infamous for performing human experiments at Auschwitz, and sooner or later his past is going to catch up with him
Lucía Puenzo Books
Lucía Puenzo delves into themes of identity and maturation, often focusing on the psychological complexity of her characters. Her works explore the boundaries between reality and illusion, employing a suggestive and atmospheric style that draws readers into the depths of human experience. Puenzo examines intricate relationships and the inner lives of her characters with a touch that is both sensitive and incisive. Her approach blends cinematic storytelling techniques with literary depth, crafting narratives that are visually rich and emotionally resonant.



In "Die man nicht sieht" von Lucía Puenzo folgt die Geschichte einem Teenagerpärchen und einem kleinen Jungen, die als unsichtbare Einbrecher in Buenos Aires agieren. Sie werden in ein gefährliches Komplott verwickelt, während sie die Abgründe der privilegierten Gesellschaft erkunden. Ein spannender Roman über Außenseiter und ihre Herausforderungen.
Das Fischkind
- 156 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Ein furchtbar hässlicher Hund erzählt, wie zwei junge Mädchen aus Liebe zu Mörderinnen werden. Ein frecher, temporeicher, magischer Roman – Thelma und Louise auf Argentinisch!