A central theme of the work is the recurrence of trauma. The ritualistic branding found on the victim's body triggers "terrible memories of other eras" for Sister María. Sagastizábal, known for her focus on historical trauma in works like A Secret for Julia , suggests that the "bad habits" of the past—specifically forms of repression used to maintain religious orthodoxy—are never truly dead; they simply wait for the opportunity to reactivate. 4. The Moral Complexity of Evil
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Malos Hábitos is more than a thriller; it is a "brave novel" that dares to challenge the impunity of powerful institutions. By centering the story on the murder of a vulnerable novice, Sagastizábal forces the reader to confront the reality that when faith is used as a shield for crime, the "habits" are truly bad indeed. A central theme of the work is the recurrence of trauma