Agustina Bazterrica writes with a chilling urgency about the darker aspects of human nature. Her work explores the boundaries of empathy and morality, often in dystopian settings that mirror our deepest anxieties. Through her unique prose, she compels readers to confront uncomfortable truths about society and what it means to be human. Her style is incisive and provocative, leaving a lasting impression and prompting deep reflection.
Set against a backdrop of societal chaos, the story follows a woman trapped within a violent religious order. As she navigates the oppressive environment, themes of isolation and survival emerge, creating a gripping narrative that blends literary elements with horror. The novel explores the psychological and emotional turmoil of its protagonist, offering a chilling reflection on faith and fanaticism.
Everyone's eating human meat. Would you? The shocking, darkly gripping dystopian novel in which cannibalism is legal.
On hearing her neighbour's body plummet on to her patio, a woman's comfortable life seems to split open. A cab driver's perfectly manicured nails may be concealing grisly secrets. A woman whose partner has left her begins to act out an increasingly deranged set of instructions.In these tense, macabre stories, acclaimed author Agustina Bazterrica strikes to the dark heart of our desires, fears and fantasies. Shocking, brutal, yet glinting with sharp humour, Nineteen Claws and a Black Bird is a breathtaking, unforgettable dive into human monstrousness.
Agustina Bazterrica schildert in "Die Nichtswürdigen" die düstere Realität nach einer Klimakatastrophe. In einem ehemaligen Kloster lebt eine junge Frau in einer gewaltsamen Gemeinschaft, wo Gehorsam über Leben und Tod entscheidet. Eine neue Schwester bringt sie dazu, die strengen Regeln zu hinterfragen und neue Wege der Fürsorge und Zärtlichkeit zu entdecken.