Summary Of Roberto Por El Buen Camino

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Roberto por el buen camino was self-published by the author in 2004, but as per text message correspondence with the author on April 11, 2017, Distribuidora Lewis, S.A. has become the exclusive publisher and distributor of her books since 2011. Roberto por el buen camino (2004) is Tapia’s best-selling novel (Rosetapia.com 2016). The book’s success can be explained by two important factors: the first factor is the novel’s topic. In a country where the crime rate is high and violence is rampant in many parts of the country, especially Colón and Panama City, it is no wonder that the main affected parties are the civilians whom many fall victims of rob and murder. Hence, readers are well connected to the context where the story takes place. The second and last factor is that the book is written in a clear and straightforward prose. The story is easy to read and follow, thus it is read by teenagers and adults of all ages. In fact, the book is recommended for reading in high schools, from 7th grade to 12th grade students (Distribuidora Lewis 2016). …show more content…

He ended up in jail around the age of 16 after being caught by the police when he, along with two older felons, attempted to rob Luis Carlos and his girlfriend Susana. A teenager from the outskirts of Panama City, Roberto had a very tough life. Because of the lack of proper education and opportunities, he has become in what he was, a criminal who sought support and refuge in youth gangs. Waves of violence become part of the daily life of Panamanians. News about the murders and the corpse of dead people are featured in many local media. Nowadays, journalists seem to care more about reporting and covering sensational events than positive

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