Description
Self-Sufi-Science
Book Summary
An unclassifiable novel that traverses the period between May '68 and the mid-90s, set in the Catalan Empordà, Granada, and the Andalusian city of Larache. Pedro Burruezo weaves a story about people who, guided by ancient laws and an extraordinary sensitivity, decide to live on the margins of modern society. Gnostics, gypsies, flamenco artists, and rebels converge into a single family, reclaiming prostration before the divine as the most radical form of liberation. A work that explores emotional lucidity as a tool to confront the hostility of the contemporary world.
What is it about?
The narrative begins in the effervescence of May '68 and extends to the mid-90s, following the vicissitudes of a group of people who, for spiritual and existential reasons, have chosen to place themselves on the periphery of the modern world. Although they live immersed in contemporary times, they have not adopted its fundamental axioms. The plot connects such disparate settings as the Catalan Empordà, the city of Granada, and the Moroccan town of Larache, in the north of Morocco. Through a very personal narrative style, the author shows how these characters, from very diverse backgrounds, end up forming a single family, united by an emotional lucidity that allows them not to be daunted by the hostility of their surroundings. The novel is a hymn to spiritual rebellion and life outside of conventions.
Main themes
- The spiritual search as a form of resistance against mass society.
- The conflict between modernity and traditional or mystical worldviews.
- The construction of a family identity from diverse and peripheral origins.
- The figure of the unredeemed and the outsider as a contemporary hero.
- The influence of the gypsy, flamenco, and Gnostic worlds on European culture.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in literary author-driven narratives, with a sensitivity towards stories of marginalized characters, non-institutional spirituality, and social criticism. Especially indicated for those who enjoy novels that explore counterculture, mysticism, and life on the edges of the system, with a rich and evocative narrative style.
What this book offers
- A unique perspective on spiritual rebellion and resistance to social homogenization.
- An immersion into geographical and cultural settings that are unusual in contemporary fiction.
- A deep and human portrait of characters who live on the margins, with exceptional emotional lucidity.
- A reflection on chosen family and the bonds that transcend origins.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Burruezo, Pedro
- Publisher: Mandala Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Modern and contemporary fiction
- Collection: Narrative
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: December 2023
- Number of pages: 290
- Weight: 469 g
Editorial Assessment
Self-Sufi-Science presents itself as a singular work within the current narrative landscape, both for its style and its subject matter. Pedro Burruezo builds a novel that defies standard classifications, offering a lucid and poetic look at those who choose to live on the margins. Its main interest lies in the combination of a plot that spans three decades with a deep reflection on spirituality, rebellion, and identity. A literary proposal that will connect with readers in search of authentic stories that are far removed from conventionalism.