Description
Soledad
Book Summary
A crime novel that explores the deepest grief through a dual investigation. Following the murder of her daughter, Soledad becomes a mother broken by loss, while Inspector Romero seeks answers in a case that unearths his own ghosts. With a dual-voice narrative, Carlos Bassas del Rey weaves a story where the truth does not always bring comfort. A work that combines the rawness of the police genre with devastating psychological introspection, ideal for readers seeking suspense with a heavy emotional burden.
What is it about?
The novel is structured around two parallel quests. On one hand, that of Soledad, a mother who must learn to live with the void and guilt after her daughter's murder. On the other, that of Inspector Romero, who investigates the crime while dealing with his own personal ordeal. As the plot progresses, both lines intertwine in a spiral of pain, rage, and secrets. The work not only reveals the details of the case but also delves into how tragedy transforms those who suffer it, reminding us that, at times, the truth does not set you free, but destroys everything in its path.
Main Themes
- Grief and the loss of a child: how unspeakable pain manifests in loneliness, emptiness, and guilt.
- The search for truth: both in a criminal case and in the characters' own identities.
- Narrative duality: two voices that reflect two ways of facing tragedy.
- The price of the truth: when discovering the facts brings no peace, but rather greater devastation.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers of crime fiction and suspense who seek plots with psychological depth, far removed from simple action thrillers. Also for those who appreciate stories where crime is a vehicle to explore complex emotions such as grief, guilt, and redemption. Ideal for followers of Editorial Alrevés's "Novela Negra" collection and those who enjoy narratives that alternate perspectives.
What this book offers
- An intimate and heartbreaking perspective on grief from the points of view of a mother and an investigator.
- A suspenseful plot that maintains tension while delving into the characters' psychology.
- A reflection on how the truth can be more destructive than the lie itself.
- A dual narrative structure that enriches the reading and offers multiple layers of meaning.
Technical Sheet
- Author: Bassas del Rey, Carlos
- Publisher: Editorial Alrevés
- Language: Spanish
- Genre: Crime and mystery, mystery and suspense novel
- Collection: Novela Negra
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: May 2019
- Number of pages: 192
- Weight: 401 g
Editorial Review
"Soledad" is a solid entry in the crime genre that opts for introspection and human drama over breakneck pacing. Carlos Bassas del Rey succeeds in building an oppressive and emotional atmosphere, where the crime is the trigger for an exploration of pain and guilt. Its dual-voice structure provides originality and depth, although it may require attentive reading. Recommended for those looking for a crime novel that goes beyond mere entertainment and offers a literary experience charged with emotion and reflection.