Description
SEPIA IS NOT A COLOR
Book Summary
A contemporary fiction novel that combines humor, mystery, and adventure through the experiences of a group of peculiar characters. Sinforoso Ortiz, a retiree who entertains patrons at the Bar El Tacatá with his monologues, sees his routine transformed when his enigmatic granddaughter Clotilde, the abrasive waiter Bronchales, and a drab computer technician named Rodolfo Soria cross his path. What begins as a series of everyday anecdotes turns into a frantic transoceanic journey that leads these characters to experience unexpected situations and discover that the true adventure lies in the most improbable encounters.
What is it about?
Sinforoso Ortiz has left behind a life full of mishaps and now enjoys his retirement by performing monologues at the Bar El Tacatá. However, his quiet existence is disrupted by the arrival of his granddaughter Clotilde, a young woman who keeps secrets that will gradually come to light. Moving around them are Bronchales, a waiter with a rough and irritable character, and Rodolfo Soria, a computer worker whose monotonous life is about to take a radical turn. Fate pushes them all to embark on an adventure that spans several countries, taking them through diverse settings and confronting them with situations as curious as they are unpredictable. The novel explores how coincidences and chance encounters can change the course of even the most ordinary people.
Main themes
- Retirement as a starting point for new experiences
- Family secrets and the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren
- The contrast between routine and unforeseen adventure
- Friendship forged under extraordinary circumstances
- Humor as a tool to face the unexpected
Who is it recommended for?
This work is aimed at readers who enjoy contemporary fiction with a light and humorous tone, but with a plot that moves along with rhythm and surprises. It is ideal for those who look for choral stories where characters with very different profiles are forced to collaborate, as well as for those who appreciate adventures that mix the everyday with the extraordinary without losing realism.
What this book offers
- An agile and entertaining plot that combines lively dialogue with comic situations and unexpected twists.
- Well-defined and memorable characters, each with their own voice and motivations.
- A gentle reflection on how second chances and casual encounters can transform an apparently gray life.
- A light read, but with substance, perfect for unwinding without sacrificing a well-constructed story.
Technical specifications
- Author: Beltrán Martínez, Roberto
- Publisher: Edicion Punto Didot
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION
- Collection: AGORA
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: May 2021
- Number of pages: 240
- Weight: 250 g
Editorial review
A novel that knows how to combine costumbrista humor with an adventure plot that crosses borders, maintaining an accessible and entertaining tone. Beltrán Martínez builds a cast of characters that are believable and relatable, and succeeds in getting the reader involved in their journeys without the need for great artifice. For those looking for an enjoyable read, with agile dialogue and a touch of family mystery, this work offers a balanced and satisfying proposal within contemporary fiction.