Secuestrados
Julio Scherer Garcia
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Secuestrados
Published
2010
Publisher
Grijalbo
Pages
175
ISBN-13
9780307393159
ISBN-10
0307393151
Description
Julio Scherer Garcia covers the victims of that crime that has done the most harm to Mexican society: kidnapping. He starts by telling of his son's kidnapping and how he, the author, was transformed overnight to an anguished parent with only one night to get the ransom, and follows with the tale of his own kidnapping at the hands of Guatemalan soldiers. The book also includes facts about kidnappings and covers the points of view of the authorities, experts, and reporters. Julio Scherer Garcia centra toda su lucidez periodistica en las victimas del delito que mas ha danado a la sociedad mexicana. Para recrear los hechos que presenta se vale de sus experiencias personales, de situaciones y testimonios que el mismo ha reporteado, asi como de partes sustanciales de los expedientes. Inicia con la cronica del secuestro de su hijo, que de pronto lo convierte en el padre angustiado que en una sola noche debe reunir el dinero del rescate ('si no lo entrega al amanecer matamos a su hijo'). Enseguida relata como el mismo fue secuestrado por militares guatemaltecos cuando cubria la guerra de guerrillas centroamericana, por lo que sabe muy bien que significa encontrarse a merced de los plagiarios ('te voy a hacer mierda comunista hijoeputa'). Estas dos experiencias personales apuntalan la narracion de todos los casos presentados y define el tono de alta intensidad y dramatismo que irradia el libro entero. Entre datos duros sobre este delito extremo, declaraciones y puntos de vista de diversos actores (autoridades, expertos, periodistas), se suceden las historias de las bandas y sus victimas, todas ellas desarrolladas con la vehemencia y la habilidad literaria que solo encontramos en los mejores thrillers. Aunque en estas tramas no hay ficcion, sino registros inteligentes y precisos de la realidad mas cruda e inhumana.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Secuestrados?
This edition of Secuestrados has approximately 175 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Secuestrados?
For most readers, Secuestrados typically takes between 3h 39m and 2h 26m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 43,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 55m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 43,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Secuestrados?
The estimated word count for Secuestrados is approximately 43,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Secuestrados?
Secuestrados was written by Julio Scherer Garcia.
When was Secuestrados published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.