Description
ALIENATION
Book Summary
A story of pain, obsession, and unhinged justice set against the local reality of Carmona. Julián, a man broken by a family tragedy, watches his mind crumble as he seeks out culprits to punish. His wife, Eloísa, has been ripped from his life and his son has been left bedridden. In his alienation, he draws up a list of those responsible, headed by Rosalía, the director of Pediatrics at the hospital. A short and intense novel that explores the boundaries of sanity and revenge.
What is it about?
The novel follows Julián, a father and husband who suffers a deep mental crisis after a traumatic event that has shattered his family. His mind, unable to process the pain, takes refuge in an obsession: the need to carry out justice. To this end, he compiles a list of people he considers responsible for his misfortune. The first on that list is Rosalía, the director of the Pediatrics Department at the hospital where the tragedy occurred. The work recounts Julián's process of alienation, his planning, and the growing tension between reality and his distorted perception, in a setting that draws from the history and local life of Carmona.
Main Themes
- Mental alienation and its defense mechanisms in the face of trauma.
- The search for justice as a driving force for personal revenge.
- Loss and unresolved grief within the family.
- The tension between objective reality and the subjective perception of events.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in contemporary psychological fiction, especially those stories that explore the human mind in extreme situations. Also for those looking for a short but intense read, with a strong emotional component and a background of the local history of Carmona. It is ideal for those who appreciate novels that delve into the fragility of sanity and the consequences of personal tragedy.
What this book offers
- A deep and realistic exploration of the process of mental alienation.
- An agile and tense plot that maintains interest throughout its 80 pages.
- A local context (Carmona) that enriches the story's setting.
- A reflection on the boundaries between justice and revenge.
- An intense and emotionally impactful reading experience.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Sáenz Piñero, María José
- Publisher: Ediciones Torre de Lis
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Modern and contemporary fiction, Carmona local history
- Collection: Literatura Abierta
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: January 2022
- Number of pages: 80
- Weight: 150 g
Editorial Review
Alienation is a literary proposal that stands out for its conciseness and its ability to immerse the reader in the mind of a protagonist on the edge of the abyss. María José Sáenz Piñero succeeds in building an oppressive and realistic atmosphere within a few pages, combining psychological drama with a local anchor that gives it authenticity. A work recommended for those looking for a read that is unsettling and thought-provoking, with no concessions to easy sentimentality.