Jorge Ibargüengoitia Book order

January 22, 1928 – November 27, 1983

Jorge Ibargüengoitia was a Mexican novelist and playwright celebrated for his sharp and popular satires. His work masterfully dissects societal flaws with biting wit, often exploring themes of power, corruption, and human folly. Ibargüengoitia's distinctive style blends the absurd with the grim, crafting narratives that are both darkly humorous and thought-provoking. He left an indelible mark on Mexican literature, with his satirical critiques resonating powerfully with readers.

Obras de Jorge Ibargüengoitia: Instrucciones para vivir en México

2018
The Dead Girls
192 pages
7 hours of reading
3.7(62)Add rating
1960s Central Mexico, two sisters, Delfina and María de Jesús González, known as 'Las Poquianchis', run a small-town brothel. Kidnapped, drugged and beaten, their young workers are desperate for escape. The Dead Girls is the discovery of these young women, buried in the back yard. In the laconic tones of a police report, Jorge Ibargüengoitia investigates these horrific murders and their motives. A black comedy, both moving and cruelly funny, Ibargüengoitia's work is a potent and entertaining blend of sex and mayhem.

The Dead Girls