Malos Hábitos is more than a thriller; it is a "brave novel" that dares to challenge the impunity of powerful institutions. By centering the story on the murder of a vulnerable novice, Sagastizábal forces the reader to confront the reality that when faith is used as a shield for crime, the "habits" are truly bad indeed.
Rather than presenting a simple binary of good versus evil, Malos Hábitos examines how human beings grapple with injustices. The author’s background as a lawyer adds a layer of "legal realism" to the procedural aspects of the book, making the institutional evasion of justice feel particularly stinging and authentic. Conclusion Malos Habitos Patricia Sagastizabal epub
In her novel , Argentine author Patricia Sagastizábal weaves a chilling narrative that explores the intersection of institutional power, religious dogma, and the darkness that can thrive in the name of "purity" . The story is a gripping novela negra (crime fiction) set in a high-security convent in Buenos Aires, where the brutal murder of a young novice serves as a catalyst for unmasking long-hidden secrets. 1. The Claustrophobia of Institution Malos Hábitos is more than a thriller; it