Description
WAITING ROOM
Book Summary
Two women wait, with time running out, for a moment that will change everything. Mariona, a young doctor, awaits the verdict of a trial that pits science against religion, while Lucía, a disillusioned entrepreneur, sees a mysterious interview as her final chance. Iván de Cristóbal weaves an addictive thriller that combines suspense, ethical dilemmas, and deep social reflection, leading the reader down a path of unexpected twists and unforgettable characters to a surprising conclusion.
What is it about?
The novel follows the parallel lives of Mariona and Lucía, two women awaiting the outcome of their respective conflicts in a peculiar waiting room. Mariona is a doctor with strong convictions facing a high-profile trial where science and religion clash, with her as the main defendant. Lucía, on the other hand, is a middle-aged entrepreneur, disillusioned and on the brink of collapse, who pins her final hopes on a job interview whose rules she does not know. Through fast-paced, irony-laden prose, the author interweaves both plots, populated by unusual situations and unique characters, leading the reader toward an ending that reshapes the rules of the suspense genre.
Main Themes
- The high-profile trial and the conflict between science and religion.
- Waiting as a catalyst for personal transformation.
- Overcoming adversity and the loss of opportunities.
- Ethical and moral dilemmas in extreme situations.
- Social criticism through suspense and judicial intrigue.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers of psychological and legal thrillers who are looking for an intelligent plot with complex and realistic female characters. Also for those who enjoy novels that combine suspense with social reflection and ethical dilemmas, as well as fans of authors like Risto Mejide or contemporary narrative with a cinematic pace.
What this book offers
- An addictive reading experience with plot twists that maintain tension until the final page.
- An immersion in a current ethical dilemma that invites reflection on justice, faith, and science.
- Two authentic and relatable female protagonists whose personal struggles generate strong empathy.
- Polished and agile prose that combines irony, emotion, and social criticism without losing the pace of a thriller.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Iván de Cristóbal
- Publisher: ED.ALREVES,S.L
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Detective and mystery genre, mystery and suspense work, political and judicial suspense work
- Collection: Narrative
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: October 2023
- Number of pages: 230
- Weight: 481 g
Editorial Review
Waiting Room is a thriller that transcends the genre by posing a highly relevant ethical conflict. Iván de Cristóbal manages to maintain a constant narrative pulse, alternating legal tension with the personal anguish of his protagonists. His main success lies in the construction of two believable female characters and the ability to surprise the reader without sacrificing reflection. A work recommended for those who seek quality entertainment with thematic depth.