The good rascals

A reflection on the legacy of journalist and writer Mário Zambujal, who recently passed away. The text explores his deep connection to the golden age of Lisbon's newspaper culture and his iconic novel, 'A Crónica dos Bons Malandros' (The Chronicle of the Good Rascals). It highlights how Zambujal captured the essence of Lisbon's characters—from street vendors to petty criminals—through a comedic and realistic lens, culminating in a daring, chaotic heist at the Gulbenkian Museum that serves as a testament to his storytelling wit.