Description
Morgan
Book Summary
In "Morgan," the reader enters a dual story that explores the internal struggle between light and darkness. Manuel and Xoel, two personalities inhabiting the same body, wage a battle for control of their existence. When Manuel, tormented by the murder of members of a Nazi sect, is on the edge of the abyss, the intervention of Morgan, an enigmatic master of an ancient cult, offers him a second chance. Set in 1980s Galicia, this novel intertwines politics, magic, and self-discovery in a plot that challenges reality.
What is it about?
The novel tells the story of a Galician teenager in the 1980s, caught between his political convictions and his personal beliefs. His life takes a radical turn when he is immersed in a struggle between antagonistic forces. The discovery of sex, drugs, and magic blurs the boundaries of his reality, submerging him in a world where the tangible and the esoteric are confused. The plot focuses on Manuel's internal conflict, as he must deal with remorse for past violent acts, and the influence of Morgan, a being who promises redemption through an unknown and dangerous path.
Main themes
- Duality of personality and the internal struggle for identity.
- Remorse and the search for redemption after violent acts.
- Conflict between political ideology and spiritual beliefs.
- Initiation into sex, drugs, and magic as transformative elements.
- Blurred reality and altered perception of existence.
- 1980s Galicia as a setting for social and personal transformation.
Who is it recommended for?
This work is recommended for readers interested in narratives that combine elements of magical realism with contemporary and war fiction. It is ideal for those looking for stories that explore the psychology of complex characters, the internal struggle between good and evil, and the impact of extreme experiences on the perception of reality. It will also be attractive to those who appreciate plots set in specific historical and social contexts, such as 1980s Spain.
What this book offers
- A deep exploration of human duality and the struggle for control of one's own identity.
- A plot that fuses war fiction with esoteric and self-discovery elements.
- A detailed setting in 1980s Galicia, which provides a unique historical and social context.
- A reflection on remorse, redemption, and the search for a purpose beyond tangible reality.
- A reading experience that challenges the borders between the real and the imaginary.
Technical data sheet
- Author: Fernández Rodríguez, Carlos
- Publisher: PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Autobiography: historical, political and military, fiction and related topics, modern and contemporary fiction, war and combat fiction, social issues: war and conflict issues
- Collection: PUNTO ROJO
- Binding: Paperback
- Date of publication: January 2022
- Number of pages: 310
- Weight: 441 g
Editorial review
"Morgan" is presented as a literary proposal that combines psychological introspection with a plot of action and mystery. Carlos Fernández Rodríguez's work stands out for its ability to intertwine complex themes such as the duality of personality, ideological conflict, and spiritual search in a defined historical context. For the reader seeking a narrative that goes beyond conventional fiction, offering a reflection on the nature of reality and redemption, this novel represents an attractive and stimulating option.