JOURNAL ARTICLE

Latin American Detectives Against Power: Individualism, the State, and Failure in Crime Fiction.

  • Published In: Clues: A Journal of Detection (McFarland & Company), 2024, v. 42, n. 1. P. 114 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Rolens, Clare 3 of 3

Abstract

Fabricio Tocco's book, "Latin American Detectives Against Power: Individualism, the State, and Failure in Crime Fiction," explores the relationship between individualism and state power in Latin American detective fiction. Tocco argues that these narratives adopt Anglo-American tropes of the genre to critique and parody the state. The book analyzes works by authors such as Jorge Luis Borges, Ricardo Piglia, Roberto Bolaño, and Rubem Fonseca, examining how the detective figure is refashioned as a symbol of failure in nations affected by fascist dictatorships. Tocco's comprehensive analysis provides illuminating insights and serves as a springboard for future focused analyses in the field. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Clues: A Journal of Detection (McFarland & Company). 2024/03, Vol. 42, Issue 1, p114
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:07424248
  • Accession Number:177811055
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