Arturo Pérez-Reverte

the long version

"The writings of Arturo Perez-Reverte, one of Spain's most renowned contemporary authors, have been described as a minefield, and this monograph examines the complexities of Perez-Reverte's narrative technique, including an analysis of the roles played by male and female characters, the relevance of the past as a motif, and the place of storytelling in creating mystery where none should exist. Revertian novels and journalism are seen to be a game between author and readers. Films based on his work, although not scripted by him, are also considered." "The text-centred analysis concludes that the themes of interest in all Revertian output revolve around two main areas: the significance of the past, whether historical, cultural, or literary, and the role of the written word in communicating, in rescuing and in challenging versions of that past in order to combat what Perez-Reverte terms 'dismemory'."--Jacket.