The Untameable

Name: The Untameable
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By Guillermo Arriaga

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In The Untameable by Guillermo Arriaga, the story unfolds within the gritty and unpredictable realms of crime and thrill, capturing the raw essence of humanity on the edge. It interweaves the lives of characters entangled in a web of danger and moral complexity, driven by personal histories and desires. As they navigate this perilous landscape, their paths inevitably intersect, leading to moments of intense suspense and revelation.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this gripping tale if you appreciate intense crime and thriller stories with complex characters and unexpected twists. The author intricately weaves a narrative that delves into the depths of human nature and moral ambiguities, keeping you on edge throughout. If suspenseful plots with a psychological edge fascinate you, this book could be a thrilling read.

The Untameable

Goodfellas meets White Fang. A gripping coming of age thriller of vengeance and destiny set between Mexico City's murderous 1960s underworld and the bleak tundras of Canada's most remote province. By the BAFTA-winning screenwriter of Amores Perros.

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Goodfellas meets White Fang. By the BAFTA-winning screenwriter of Amores Perros.

"An epic tale" - Sunday Times Crime Club

"A fast-moving, intriguing and virile novel" - Irish Examiner

"Of all the wolves you will see in your life, one alone will be your master."

Yukon, Canada's far north. A young man tracks a wolf through the wilderness. The one his grandfather warned him about.

In Mexico City, Juan Guillermo has pledged vengeance. For his murdered brother, Carlos. For his parents, sentenced to death by their grief.

But in 1960s Mexico, justice is sold to the highest bidder, and the Catholic fanatics who killed Carlos are allied to Zunita, a corrupt and influential police commander.

If he is to quench his thirst for revenge, Juan Guillermo will have to answer his inner call of the wild and discover what links his destiny to a hunter on the other side of America.

A gripping coming-of-age thriller of vengeance and destiny, set between Mexico City's murderous 1960s underworld and the bleak tundras of Canada's most remote province.

Translated from the Spanish by Frank Wynne and Jessie Mendez Sayer.

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Guillermo Arriaga's The Untameable is praised for showcasing his mastery in weaving parallel stories that converge elegantly, affirming his position as a leading contemporary Mexican writer. Reviewers highlight its cinematic and literary qualities, describing it as a compelling blend of corruption and beauty. The book is celebrated as a vibrant tribute to the wildness in man and nature, with a fast-paced, intriguing narrative reminiscent of Jack London's work.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857058225

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 April 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: MacLehose Press

Contributors:

Translated by Frank Wynne
Translated by Jessie Mendez Sayer
Translated by Frank Wynne

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 46.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 480g

Pages: 704

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Guillermo Arriaga

About the Author

Guillermo Arriaga is a Mexican author, screenwriter, director and producer. His novels, Escuadron Guillotina (1991), A Sweet Smell to Death (1994), The Buffalo of the Night (1999) and short story collection, Retorno 201, have been translated into eighteen languages. His films include Amores Perros, 21 Grams, Babel and The Burning Plain. He has recently produced the story of Desde Alla, the first Ibero-American film to win the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. In February 2017 he won the Mazatlan Prixe for Literature for The Untameable.