Asfixia
- ISBN 13:
- 9788499088983
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- DEBOLS!LLO
- language:
- Spanish
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Genre:
- Reference & Language, Languages, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Asfixia by Chuck Palahniuk is a darkly comedic novel about a young man's desperate plan to pay for his mother's medical care. Faking his own death in a restaurant, Victor Mancini hopes to collect life insurance and secure his financial future. However, this scheme is just one of several unconventional methods Victor uses to navigate his chaotic life. He also works as an actor in a colonial-themed park, attends therapy sessions for sex addicts, and visits his increasingly unstable mother. As the story unfolds, Palahniuk's unique blend of satire and social commentary shines through. This novel offers a thought-provoking exploration of themes such as identity, morality, and the human condition. With its unflinching portrayal of modern life, Asfixia is a compelling read for those interested in contemporary fiction.