Arriaga, known for his non-linear screenwriting (such as Amores Perros and Babel ), brings that same jagged, cinematic energy to this book.

Digital formats like EPUB are increasingly popular for this 600-plus page epic for several reasons:

The narrative follows an unlikely and intense romance between two people from opposite ends of the social spectrum:

A convicted murderer serving a fifty-year sentence, whose life is defined by violence and art.