Seven Ways to Kill a Cat

'There's seven ways to kill a cat. But when it comes down to it, there's only two ways. In a civilised fashion or like a fucking savage'. In Buenos Aires, the economy has collapsed and people are protesting on the streets. But in the barrio, life goes on - the slums of the city are ruled by gangs, drugs and guns. Gringo and Chueco are almost adults, and joining the gang warfare that governs their community seems inevitable. Chueco thinks he can join El Jetita's gang but remain his own man, Gringo knows this can't happen - you obey the leader or else. As the two get drawn ever deeper into the turf war between El Jetita and his rival Charly, Gringo sees an alternative way of life, and love, pass before his eyes. A few days ago he and Chueco were joking about killing cats; now he's fighting to save his skin. Set In Buenos Aires At The Time Of Argentina's Financial Crash, And Seen Through The Eyes Of Twenty-year-old Gringo, It Tells The Story Of Two Boys On The Cusp Of Adulthood Who Have No Choice But To Join The Gang Warfare That Rules Their Community. At Least, Gringo's Friend Chueco Thinks They Have No Choice. He's Determined To Prove Himself Hard Enough To Get Into El Jetita's Gang, But Smart Enough To Remain His Own Man. Gringo Is More Intelligent. He Knows That Gangs Don't Work Like That: You Obey The Leader Or Else. As The Two Get Drawn Ever Deeper Into A Pitched Battle Between El Jetita And His Rival Charly Over Control Of The Barrio's Drugs And Prostitution, Gringo Sees A Life Of Love And Loss Pass Before His Eyes. By Matias Nespolo ; Translated By Frank Wynne. Translated From The Spanish.