BEETLES ON THE VERGE OF EXTINCTION - DIEGO VARGAS GAETE

Discover a moving novel about the complicated fates of Chilean families and the experience of harm. Immerse yourself in a multi-dimensional story that, like a matryoshka doll, hides separate yet cohesive stories. It is a literary journey through a city built on ruins and violence, where two cultures, the past, present and future intersect.

• Multi-threaded plot showing the fate of different generations
• Image of a city marked by history and conflicts
• Moving story about secrets hidden within the walls of a German school
• Voice in the discussion about the possibility of redemption and escape from the verdict
• Award-winning novel recognized as the best by Chilean critics
• Grim historical and social reality of Chile

Diego Vargas Gaete's novel is a literary masterpiece that insightfully analyzes complex family and social relationships in the context of Chile's turbulent history. With extraordinary precision, the author draws portraits of characters whose fates intertwine in unexpected ways, revealing universal truths about human nature and the search for identity. This book is not only a captivating read, but also a deep reflection on the past and its impact on the present.

The aforementioned German school, founded by descendants of German immigrants, becomes a symbol of European influence on Chilean reality. Continued by Nazis who fled Europe after World War II, this school hides dark secrets that affect the lives of the characters. This novel is also an important voice in the discussion about historical responsibility and the possibility of redemption.

„Beetles on the Verge of Extinction” is a book that touches, makes you think and stays in your memory long after you finish reading it. It is a must-read for all lovers of beautiful literature who appreciate deep and moving stories. This novel was recognized by the Chilean Association of Art Critics as the best novel of 2016, which proves its exceptional artistic and literary value.

Diego Vargas Gaete is a Chilean writer whose work is characterized by insightful social and psychological analysis. His novels touch on difficult topics such as violence, exclusion and the search for identity. Vargas Gaete is the winner of many literary awards and his books have been translated into many languages. „Beetles on the Verge of Extinction” is one of his most famous and respected novels, which has gained recognition both in Chile and abroad.