Description
THE EIGHT DIMENSIONS (OPERATION TEENAGER)
Book summary
A novel that combines teen drama with science fiction and magical realism. The story follows Vane, a seventeen-year-old girl who, after meeting Jaime, a mysterious young man who claims to come from another dimension, gets caught up in an impulsive escape following a devastating family tragedy. The work explores the conflict between blind faith and reason, and how one decision can change everything.
What is it about?
The plot focuses on Vane, a teenager whose life changes drastically upon meeting Jaime. Despite the warnings of her friend, who insists that the boy is crazy, Vane begins to believe Jaime's incredible story about his interdimensional origin. A serious family loss pushes the protagonist to make a radical decision: to run away with him and take refuge in his home. The narrative delves into the consequences of this choice, exploring the thin line between reality and fantasy, the pain of grief, and the search for a new beginning in an extraordinary context.
Main themes
- Grief and running away as a coping mechanism for family tragedy.
- Credulity and the conflict between intuition and logic in adolescence.
- The exploration of alternative realities and parallel dimensions.
- Friendship relationships and the tension between rational advice and emotional attraction.
- The process of coming of age forced by extreme circumstances.
Who is it recommended for?
This work is aimed at young adult readers interested in narratives that fuse emotional drama with elements of science fiction and fantasy. It is ideal for those looking for coming-of-age stories where the extraordinary breaks into everyday life, as well as for those who enjoy plots that question the perception of reality from a youthful perspective.
What this book offers
- A plot that invites reflection on the nature of reality and self-trust.
- A deep exploration of human emotions in the face of loss and the need for belonging.
- An adventure that combines the pacing of an emotional thriller with science fiction speculation.
- An honest portrait of the protagonist's vulnerability and strength at a critical moment.
- A read that maintains intrigue regarding the boundaries between the real and the imagined.
Technical specifications
- Author: Prada Lozano, Virtudes
- Publisher: Edicion Punto Didot
- Language: Spanish
- Genre: Modern and contemporary fiction, Science fiction (children/YA), Fantasy and magical realism (children/YA)
- Collection: AGORA
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: October 2021
- Number of pages: 338
- Weight: 300 g
Editorial review
A narrative proposal that takes risks by mixing the psychological realism of a teenage crisis with a science fiction premise of parallel dimensions. The work offers an intense emotional journey that can connect with young readers who seek to identify with characters who make drastic decisions. Its value lies in how it uses the fantastic element not as mere decoration, but as a catalyst for exploring pain and hope in a complex stage of life.