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A Bad End is a novel that accounts for almost a century of Spanish history and mercilessly dissects human cruelty. It is the story of Goyito, a dwarf at the end of his life, who recounts to us, with bitterness and sarcasm, the miserable reality of his lonely childhood, his macabre experiences as a circus clown, his liaisons dangereuses in Madrids underworld. Mischief, desire, death, ambition, and revenge-the life of a rascal, told in exuberant, exhilarating language that makes the reader shift from laughter to grimace, from admiration to bewilderment.

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'This is a vastly entertaining tale told by a remarkably resilient raconteur. Gregorio believes in fate the way some people believe in God, and while he believes his own path is set, it doesn't disrupt the drama and tension of the tale. Everything is written in the ineffable book of destiny, my life's a closed chapter, and it's your job to bring it to an end, he proclaims. The most hurtful violence that can be inflicted on a human being is the revelation of his lack of freedom, the predictability of his behavior, the exact outcome of his acts, even the exact date of his death. You have come here to amuse yourself with mine' A gonzo record of a long life. Kirkus Reviews

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Fernando Royuela is a Spanish lawyer and fiction writer who lives in Madrid. He has published six novels as well as several short stories and books of poetry. The success of the Spanish edition of A Bad End confirmed his place among the most talented writers of his generation and earned him the prestigious Ojo Critico Award for the best novel of the year.

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