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Barcelona, 1939: cuatro días antes de la ocupación franquista, un inspector republicano deberá resolver su último caso. En pleno caos previo a la inminente entrada de los nacionales en Barcelona, el inspector Mascarell afrontará el caso de la misteriosa desaparición de una joven. Aunque todo está perdido, el inspector pretende llegar hasta el fondo del asunto, pero se topará con las altas esferas de la ciudad, que están preparando la llegada de los vencedores. Un intenso retrato de una Barcelona hambrienta, triste y aterrorizada, y una hermosa historia de amor en medio de la desolación. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Barcelona, 1939: four days before the Francoist occupation, a Republican inspector must solve his last case. In the midst of the chaos preceding the imminent entrance of Franco's troops into Barcelona, Inspector Mascarell faces the case of a young woman's mysterious disappearance. Although all seems lost, the inspector tries to get to the bottom of the matter, but he runs into the upper echelon of the city, who is preparing the arrival of the conquerors. An intense portrait into a Barcelona that is hungry, sad, and terrified, and a beautiful story of love in the midst of devastation.
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  6. Dimensions
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  7. ISBN-10
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  8. ISBN-13
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Jordi Sierra i Fabra (Barcelona, 1947) es uno de los autores más leídos y populares del panorama literario español y, con más de doce millones de libros vendidos y cuarenta premios literarios a ambos lados del Atlántico, uno de los más sorprendentes por la versatilidad de su obra, que aborda todos los géneros. Viajero impenitente, circunstancia que nutre buena parte de su extensa producción, y comprometido con la realidad, ha creado la Fundación Jordi Sierra i Fabra en España y la Fundación Taller de Letras Jordi Sierra i Fabra en Colombia, para impulsar la lectura y ayudar a jóvenes escritores en sus primeros pasos (anualmente otorga el premio literario que lleva su nombre a un autor menor de dieciocho años). Por esta tarea social sus fundaciones merecieron el Premio IBBY-Asahi de Promoción de la Lectura en 2010, máximo galardón internacional en la materia y en el 2015 la Fundación Jordi Sierra i Fabra fue condecorada con la Medalla de Honor de la Ciudad de Barcelona en reconocimiento a su labor. Premio Nacional de Literatura Juvenil en 2007 y dos veces candidato al Premio Andersen, Sierra i Fabra también recibió en 2012 el Premio Cervantes Chico como reconocimiento a sus cuarenta y cinco años de vida profesional y, en 2013, el Premio Iberoamericano de Literatura por el aportación de su obra y su figura en la narrativa latino americana. En 2017 mereció también la Medalla de Oro de ellas Artes por la misma razón.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Debolsillo; 001 edition (March 5, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ Spanish
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 282 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8483469014
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8483469019
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.9 x 0.65 x 7.46 inches
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Jordi Sierra i Fabra nació en Barcelona en 1947. Publicó su primer libro en 1972, ha escrito más de quinientas obras, ha ganado casi 40 premios literarios a ambos lados del Atlántico y ha sido traducido a 30 lenguas. Ha sido dos veces candidato por España al Nobel de literatura juvenil, el premio Andersen, y otras dos al Astrid Lindgren, en 2007 recibió el Premio Nacional de Literatura del Ministerio de Cultura y en 2013 el Iberoamericano por el conjunto de su obra. Las ventas de sus libros superon los doce millones de ejemplares en 2017.

En 2004 creó la Fundació Jordi Sierra i Fabra, en Barcelona, y la Fundación Taller de Letras Jordi Sierra i Fabra, en Medellín, Colombia, como culminación de toda una carrera y de su compromiso ético y social. Desde entonces se concede el premio que lleva su nombre a un joven escritor menor de dieciocho años. En 2010, sus fundaciones recibieron el Premio IBBY-Asahi de Promoción de la Lectura. En 2012 se inauguró la revista literaria on line, gratuita, www.lapaginaescrita.com y en 2013 el Centro Cultural de la Fundación en Barcelona, Medalla de Honor de la ciudad en 2015.

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BJC
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved Cuatro días de enero!
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2016
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I really liked this murder mystery even though I am a beginner Spanish student and missed some of the finer points (had to use google translate and other sites). It's an intriguing story with the backdrop of when the fascists were going to take over in Barcelona- very real and interesting. There were lots of expressions and words I was unfamiliar with but since I love reading I didn't mind not understanding 100%
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Constan
4.0 out of 5 stars The novel is well described. If you didn't live ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2014
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The novel is well described. If you didn't live the war it is incredible all the shame, terror and abuse comming from the faccist.
Inspector Mascarel is loyal to his position at all times, even though he was the only one in action at that time. It makes us wonder all the privilegies that we have now a days. Unfortunately war continues in this world full of misery, lack of trust and injustices .
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Romulo Guardia
5.0 out of 5 stars Mascarell by Jordi Sierra and can only recommend them dearly
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2016
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I have been reading the adventures of Insp. Mascarell by Jordi Sierra and can only recommend them dearly. If you wish to follow the story of Barcelona after the civil war from the eyes of one of its witness there is no better fictional way. Suspense, well developed characters and great stories, do read Jordi Sierra's series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A sublime read if you love Spanish, mysteries, and/or Barcelona
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2016
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A fabulous novel in beautiful Spanish. The Spanish is relatively easy compared to some other authors I've read; there were entire groups of pages where I knew every word. The book is permeated with the protagonist's sadness and at the same time is commitment to persevere. This is symbolic of Barcelona itself at that time in its history. I've ordered the second book in this series and can't wait to read it as well.
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3.0 out of 5 stars 4dias de enero
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2016
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Época trágica para España,muy bien relatada
Pocos días , muchos conflictos y la foto de los protagonistas de siempre , en todos los países , en todos los bandos políticos.
Fanaticos erráticos , acomodaticios,inescrupulosos y finalmente , victimas
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HERNANDO VARGAS H
4.0 out of 5 stars Buena novela
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2019
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El inspector Miquel Mascarell decide resolver una serie de asesinatos en los días previos a la entrada del ejército franquista en Barcelona, en enero de 1939. Novela bien escrita que mantiene el suspenso y la intriga hasta el último momento. Recrea convincentemente el ambiente de la ciudad ante la derrota, tanto en la descripción física de la misma, como en la semblanza de sus personajes. En contraste, los diálogos son demasiado secos y cortantes. Lectura entretenida.
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Gloria E. Natiello
5.0 out of 5 stars I recommend it if you like police investigating reading
Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2015
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It is a very interesting detective novel. It is set during the days prior to the Franco troops entering Barcelona, Spain. Very detailed description of the times and the author know how to navigate through the suspense of the novel. I recommend it if you like police investigating reading.
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Julie
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesante
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2021
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Un libro muy interesante para entender la guerra civil española.
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Andres Gomez
5.0 out of 5 stars Barcelona, a los pocos años de finalizada la Guerra Civil
Reviewed in Germany on May 5, 2022
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Es una descripción detallada e interesante de las circunstancias de la vida en Barcelona, a los pocos años de finalización de la Guerra Civil. Primer tomo de muchos que le siguen
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Afonso Jose Sena Cardoso
5.0 out of 5 stars um excelente retrato de um momento
Reviewed in Brazil on August 29, 2020
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Uma das melhores formas de repassar a história é, sem dúvida, recuperar os relatos de crimes que marcaram época. O crime que desafia o Inspetor Mascarel é, porém, menos notável que o momento em que ocorre. É o momento que o faz ganhar nossa atenção. Além da prosa de qualidade e a empatia que surgirá provavelmente em muitos com o dedicado Inspetor.
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I. Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars A great novel about honour, duty and survival.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2021
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Over the last few years, I’ve been reading short stories and novellas for Spanish learners by writers such as Paco Ardit. This novel by Jordi Sierra was the first “proper” novel I have read in Spanish. If I say it was a struggle, that is a comment on the quality of my Spanish rather than the quality of the novel. I had to refer to my dictionary at least once a page, so about 300 times in a 280-page text. Annoyingly some of the words I didn’t recognise were not included in my comprehensive Collins Spanish dictionary, though I could generally guess the meaning from the context.
Enough of my failings as a Spanish learner. The novel itself is very good and well worth reading for the following reasons:
1. It’s set in Barcelona in January 1939 during the Spanish Civil War. The action takes place during the last four days of resistance before General Franco’s Nationalist forces took the city. I have been fascinated by the Spanish Civil War for forty years, but I’ve always found that many Spanish people still can’t talk about it or face up to it. Battles are still being fought, especially over the atrocities committed by both sides.
2. It has characters you care about, particularly the central character, Miquel Mascarell, his wife Quimeta, who is dying of cancer, and the ostensible victim, Patro Quintana.
3. The theme is disturbing: organised sexual abuse of teenage girls by a bunch of Fascist sympathisers who believe that their sins will be concealed when Barcelona falls.
4. The plot is simple, but the author cleverly conceals then reveals things as time ticks away – the title of the novel creates a sense of time running out as the Nationalists approach the city. Law and order have collapsed already and Miquel Mascarell is the only police detective who’s still doing his duty. The Barcelona in this novel is very different from the lively, joyful city I know. This Barcelona is bleak, cold, hungry and fearful.
This is a crime thriller, but it’s also a political book, which for me adds to its appeal. It’s about power and the abuse of power. It’s no coincidence that the paedophiles are businessmen who went to ground when the military rebels failed to seize power in Barcelona in 1936. They went to ground – literally – and spent the war holding paedophile orgies in the basement of a mansion in one of Barcelona’s posh suburbs. The paedophile ringleader, Pasqual Cortacans, believes he can commit rape and murder with impunity because he has money. As time ticks away and the Nationalists get closer it looks like he will get away with it.
My Spanish was just about good enough for me to discern a hint – it’s never stated – that Miquel Mascarell feels attracted to these girl-women, but his devotion to his wife and his sense of duty enable him to overcome any temptation and he behaves with honour throughout. I won’t spoil the plot. Suffice to say, no matter whether your Spanish is perfect or as bad as mine, it is worth reading to the very end.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Cuatro días de enero
Reviewed in Spain on April 25, 2021
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Me gusta mucho la novela "policiaca" pero esta va mucho más allá, me ha mostrado lo duro que pudo ser el final de la guerra, y me ha hecho pensar en la estupidez humana, al no ser capaces de convivir disfrutando de lo que nos ofrece la vida, solo con algo de humildad y un poco menos de egoísmo.
Una gran novela, al menos para mí.
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Vladimir Putin
5.0 out of 5 stars Léanlo
Reviewed in Mexico on January 30, 2020
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Muy interesante la serie del inspector Mascarell vale la pena leerlo.
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