Хавьер Серкас: The Tenant and The Motive

«The Tenant» and «The Motive» are two darkly humorous novels from the award-winning author of «Soldiers of Salamis». «The Tenant» is the mischievous story of Mario Rota, a linguistics professor whose life starts to unravel after he twists his ankle while out jogging one day. A rival professor appears, takes over his classes and bewitches his girlfriend. Where will Rota s nightmare end — and where did it begin? «The Motive» is a satire about a writer, Alvaro, who becomes obsessed with finding the ideal inspiration for his novel. First he begins spying on his neighbours, then he starts leading them on, creating a reversal of the maxim that art follows life, with some dire consequences. Written with a supremely light touch, these witty novels are enjoyable masterpieces that linger long in the memory.