Librería Desdémona
Librería Samer Atenea
Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
Kálamo Books
Librería Perelló (Valencia)
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Donde los libros
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
R dan: The devil and other stories is a collection of short fiction that explores conflict, colonialism, and human endurance. The first story introduces a mysterious figure living on a German plantation on Upolu Island, feared and isolated by fellow workers who believe him to possess supernatural powers. Shackled and mistreated, he becomes a symbol of resistance in an oppressive system. The narrative quickly immerses readers in the brutality of plantation life, where punishment is swift and mercy is rare. Despite repeated attempts to escape, he is recaptured and forced to labor under harsh conditions. One of the few glimmers of humanity comes from a fellow laborer who offers him water and sympathy. Through this brief kindness, the story raises questions about dignity, survival, and the emotional cost of colonial exploitation. The tone is dark, reflective, and emotionally charged, using a specific character s ordeal to examine broader systems of cruelty and resilience. The rest of the collection likely continues with similarly intense portrayals of displacement, power, and human struggle.
