Description
A Kingdom for Molinos
Book Summary
In the near future, the Catholic Church suffers a profound crisis marked by attacks, desecrations, and a lack of freedoms. In this oppressive context, Santiago, a leukemia patient inspired by the writings of a missionary, proclaims himself king of Molinos del Río, an old industrial town in southern Spain. Together with his best friend and a small group of followers, he attempts to build a new society based on freedom, personal dignity, and the principles of the Gospel. This speculative fiction novel explores the limits of faith and resistance in an increasingly controlled world.
What is it about?
The story takes place in the year 2031, in a Spain where the Catholic Church is unable to face serious problems: a lack of vocations, closure of temples, attacks, desecrations, and harassment of the faithful. The authorities do not guarantee safety or religious freedom, while society is subjected to unprecedented control and regulation. In this climate of hopelessness, Santiago, a man suffering from leukemia, finds inspiration in the writings of a missionary who disappeared during the Guatemalan Civil War. He then decides to proclaim himself king of Molinos del Río, an industrial town in southern Spain. With the help of his best friend and a small group of followers, Santiago sets out to build a new social organization that contrasts with the oppressive system, founded on freedom, the recognition of personal dignity, and the principles of the Gospel.
Main Themes
- Institutional crisis of the Catholic Church in a dystopian future.
- Religious freedom and persecution of believers in a hyper-regulated society.
- Construction of a utopian community based on evangelical values.
- Personal and collective resistance against state and social oppression.
- The influence of missionary spirituality in contexts of conflict.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in speculative fiction with a religious background, especially those looking for novels that address the crisis of the Catholic Church from a critical and hopeful perspective. It will also appeal to those who enjoy stories about utopian communities, civil resistance, and the transformative power of faith in adverse contexts.
What this book offers
- A profound reflection on religious freedom and human dignity in a dystopian world.
- A plot that combines social criticism with elements of utopia and spirituality.
- A protagonist who faces his own illness while trying to change his environment.
- A hopeful vision regarding the possibility of building social alternatives from Christian principles.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Almela Albaladejo, Pedro Antonio
- Publisher: PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Religion and beliefs, Religion: general, Christian churches and denominations
- Collection: PUNTO ROJO
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: August 2022
- Number of pages: 196
- Weight: 248 g
Editorial Assessment
A novel that bravely addresses complex themes such as the ecclesial crisis, religious freedom, and civil resistance within a futuristic fiction framework. The proposal to build a new society from evangelical values offers a hopeful counterpoint to the presented dystopia. Recommended for readers looking for a reflective narrative committed to current questions about faith, power, and community.