To Cock a Gun: Notes on 4 Nodal Novels in the Mexican Narconarrative (1967-2004)

Abstract

In this essay I intend to briefly analyze what I consider to be the great milestones of the first drug-trafficking novels in Mexico based on their influence on the national and international literary scene, both as shapers of a form and/or theme as a successful sales product. (both formulas defined by a consort of copycats). My objective is to point out the original literary aspects that rule this influence starting on what is written by specialists on the subject and my own reflections. This foundation analysis will help to understand the vitality of this literary theme or the mere passing fad of an overcome editorial product.