: Nil becomes the target of a former Gestapo commander and a sadistic fascist policeman named Valiente, both of whom are desperate to retrieve the mysterious card.
: A major theme is the strength of women—victims of the war who fought to survive through poverty and repression. El Chico De Las Bobinas Pere Cervantes epub
: Cervantes provides a detailed look at 1940s Barcelona, a city filled with "chiaroscuros," black markets, and the lingering scars of the Spanish Civil War. Book Specifications El chico de las bobinas by Pere Cervantes (review) : Nil becomes the target of a former
is a historical thriller by Pere Cervantes , widely recognized for its poignant portrayal of postwar Barcelona in 1945. The story follows 13-year-old Nil Roig, who works as a "bobina" (film reel) courier, transporting movies between neighborhood cinemas on his bicycle. Key Story Features Book Specifications El chico de las bobinas by
: On his 13th birthday, Nil witnesses a murder in his apartment building. The dying victim hands him a mysterious movie star trading card (cromo) and whispers the name of Nil's missing father, David.