Description
Far From Here
Book Summary
A suspense novel that explores the limits of the human condition through the eyes of a man who has lost everything. Tomàs Darné, a character broken by circumstances, finds himself compelled to investigate the murder of his father's friend in the Horta neighborhood of Barcelona. A crime filled with enigmas and secrets that will lead him to cross borders, as far as Brazil and the idyllic island of Madeira, to find answers and, perhaps, his own salvation.
What is it about?
Tomàs Darné is a man who has hit rock bottom. Just when his life seems as though it cannot get any worse, the murder of an old friend of his father's forces him to get involved in an investigation full of mysteries. The crime, with an unclear future, hides secrets that go far beyond the Horta neighborhood, where it all begins. The search for the truth takes the protagonist to settings as distant as Brazil and the island of Madeira, in a journey that examines mirages and all-too-human realities. The novel combines the detective genre with a profound reflection on loss, redemption, and the need to seek salvation where you least expect it.
Main themes
- Murder investigation and family secrets.
- Redemption and personal growth after total loss.
- An initiatory journey between Barcelona, Brazil, and Madeira.
- Exploration of the human condition and its extremes.
- Reality and illusion in the search for truth.
Who is it recommended for?
This work is recommended for readers of noir and detective fiction who are looking for plots with psychological depth and settings that are unusual within the genre. It is also ideal for those who appreciate stories of personal redemption and internal journeys, with a complex protagonist and an atmosphere that blends crime with introspection.
What this book offers
- A well-constructed suspense plot that maintains interest until the finale.
- A protagonist with a deep and credible emotional evolution.
- A setting rarely used in the genre: the Horta neighborhood of Barcelona.
- A narrative journey that combines different landscapes and cultures.
- A reflection on how distance can help find a new perspective.
Technical data
- Author: Benavente i Cassanyes, Jaume
- Publisher: Editorial Alrevés
- Language: cat
- Subject: CRIME AND MYSTERY GENRE
- Collection: CRIMS.CAT
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: January 2013
- Number of pages: 256
- Weight: 419 g
Editorial review
Far From Here is a novel that successfully combines the detective genre with a strong emotional and psychological weight. The author constructs an investigation that goes beyond the simple crime, offering a human portrait of fragility and the ability to reinvent oneself. The choice of less explored settings, such as the Horta neighborhood and distant Madeira, brings freshness to the plot. A recommended read for anyone looking for a suspense story that also invites reflection.