Product Description
by Jonathan Jakubowicz (Author)
"Las Aventuras de Juan Planchard" es un viaje a lo m s profundo del robo a Venezuela, el asalto m s grande de la historia. La oligarqu a bolivariana se revela en su esencia y pasi n por el sexo, las drogas y la revoluci n. Aventura, acci n, suspenso, drama, comedia; todos los g neros convergen en esta historia trepidante y sorprendente, con un final completamente inesperado que promete una saga literaria de varias entregas. Provocativa y provocadora, Las Aventuras de Juan Planchard es un texto necesario que mover conciencias y divertir a todos aquellos que se atrevan a bucear sus p ginas. "The Adventures of Juan Planchard" (Las Aventuras de Juan Planchard) is a journey through the underbelly of the sexiest form of socialism. The Venezuelan Bolivarian Oligarchy is responsible for the biggest robbery in the history of mankind, and the lifestyle of one of their own, Juan Planchard, is irresistible to follow. Action, adventure, suspense, drama, comedy, all genres blend in a fast paced tour de force that will surprise you until its very last words. You will not understand Hugo Chavez and his revolution until you meet Juan Planchard. And you will never forget or forgive the fun you had in the process.
Author Biography
Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Jonathan Jakubowicz wrote and directed the epic movie about the legendary boxer Roberto "Hands of Stone" Duran starring Robert De Niro, Edgar Ramirez, Ana de Armas, Ellen Barkin, Ruben Blades, John Turturro and Usher. Hands of Stone premiered in the Official Selection of the Cannes Film Festival 2016 to a standing ovation on May 16th and was released world wide by The Weinstein Company. Jakubowicz jumped to international recognition in 2005 after he wrote, directed and produced Secuestro express; the frightening story of one young couple's ordeal as they career through the underbelly of Caracas in the hands of three thugs who've made them their latest payday. The thriller became Venezuela's highest-grossing film, eclipsing such movies as "Titanic" and "The Passion of the Christ." "Las Aventuras de Juan Planchard" is his first novel.
