"La Rage" is the latest novel by Zygmunt Miloszewski, a leading figure in Polish crime fiction. Set in Warsaw, it follows prosecutor Teodore Szacki as he investigates a gruesome case involving a burned corpse made up of bones from multiple victims found on a construction site. As Szacki becomes increasingly engrossed in the case, he fails to fully grasp the severity of a complaint filed against him for spousal abuse. Under pressure from his superiors, Szacki reaches a boiling point and experiences a surge of anger reminiscent of vengeful vigilantes.
Miloszewski masterfully balances suspense, darkness, and humor in this novel. Protagonist Teodore Szacki is a complex character with many contradictions - he's funny yet depressed, altruistic yet disagreeable, idealistic yet pragmatic. The book has received critical acclaim, winning the Transfuge Best Foreign Crime Novel Award in 2016.