SpainThe article discusses the publication of Luisgé Martín's book 'Desde el odio,' which recounts the cancellation of his previous work 'El odio' by the publisher Anagrama in early 2025. The book was withdrawn due to pressure from public opinion, social media condemnation, and the mother of the victims, Ruth Ortiz, who criticized the work for giving voice to the perpetrator of the 2011 murder of her children, José and Ruth Bretón Ortiz. The book is now being published by Altamarea, an independent Italian literature-focused publisher, with a pre-order available on Amazon. The promotional material highlights the author's exploration of the limits of literary freedom and the role of cultural institutions in shaping literary space. The article notes that the book was based on interviews with the convicted father and murderer, José Bretón, and that the controversy sparked significant public reaction.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the controversy around the withdrawal of the book as a broader discussion of literary freedom and censorship, emphasizing the ethical responsibilities of writers and cultural institutions. It presents the mother's criticism as a moral stance against giving voice to the perpetrator
