Nineteen Claws and a Black Bird

Name: Nineteen Claws and a Black Bird
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SKU: 9781782279013
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By Agustina Bazterrica

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Nineteen Claws and a Black Bird by Agustina Bazterrica is a chilling collection of stories that delve into the unsettling and eerie aspects of human nature and the supernatural. Each tale explores the darker side of existence, blending horror with psychological intrigue. The stories are crafted to captivate and unnerve, offering a poignant reflection on fear, paranoia, and the unknown.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy thought-provoking tales filled with chilling horror and supernatural elements, crafted by an author known for their deep, unsettling storytelling. With darkly engaging narratives, it delves into the human psyche, exploring themes of fear and the unknown with a hauntingly poetic flair.

Nineteen Claws and a Black Bird

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On hearing her neighbour's body plummet onto 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.

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Agustina Bazterrica's Nineteen Claws and a Black Bird is noted for its captivatingly gory and darkly imaginative storytelling. Critics compare her style to a mix of horror and gothic elements, delivering an unease that transforms ordinary situations into chilling tales. The book explores the brutality of female experiences with a blend of dark humour and surreal fantastical elements, compelling readers to question the darker aspects of human nature and the boundaries of love, desire, and obsession.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782279013

Publisher: Pushkin Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Press

Contributors:

Translated by Sarah Moses
Translated by Sarah Moses

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 192

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Agustina Bazterrica Fiction General Fiction Horror & Supernatural

About the Author

Agustina Bazterrica is an Argentine novelist and short-story writer. She is a central figure in the Buenos Aires literary scene, working as a cultural organiser and workshop curator. She has received several awards for her writing, most notably the prestigious Premio Clarin Novela for her second novel, Tender is the Flesh, which has been translated into over 20 languages and is also available from Pushkin Press.

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