Description
Euphoria
Book Summary
An adventure novel that transports the reader to the vibrant and turbulent Madrid of the Transition, at the height of the "movida." Through the eyes of Luis, a twenty-year-old from a working-class neighborhood, the work plunges into the darkest and most dizzying side of a city in upheaval. The opportunity to change his life arrives when he begins working for a group of Colombian drug traffickers recently settled in the capital, at a particularly catastrophic moment for the city. A story of ambition, risk, and personal transformation in a unique historical context.
What is it about?
The novel takes place in Madrid during the Transition, a city in full cultural and social ferment, but also mired in chaos and uncertainty. The protagonist, Luis, is a working-class twenty-something looking for his place in a world that is changing at high speed. His life takes an unexpected turn when he comes into contact with an organization of Colombian drug traffickers who choose Madrid as their base of operations during a moment of crisis for the city. From there, Luis is immersed in a plot of adventures, dangers, and decisions that will test his limits and his ability to survive in a hostile and fascinating environment.
Main themes
- The Spanish Transition and the Madrid scene (movida madrileña) as a historical and social backdrop.
- Social climbing and the search for opportunities in a context of crisis and change.
- The world of drug trafficking and its implications for the lives of ordinary people.
- Youth, ambition, and the loss of innocence in a high-risk environment.
- The transformation of Madrid as a stage of contrasts between underground culture and organized crime.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in contemporary adventure fiction with a strong historical anchor. It is especially recommended for those who enjoy stories set in Spain during the Transition and the Madrid "movida," as well as those looking for fast-paced plots with humble protagonists facing moral dilemmas and extreme situations. It will also be attractive to fans of novels that explore the seediest and most vibrant side of a city in full transformation.
What this book offers
- A realistic and atmospheric immersion into Madrid during the Transition, with all its contrasts and unique energy.
- A well-constructed adventure plot that maintains tension and interest throughout the reading.
- An exploration of the moral complexity of a protagonist who must navigate between opportunity and danger.
- An original perspective on the Madrid "movida" phenomenon from the underworld of drug trafficking.
- A reflection on youthful ambition and the consequences of decisions in a turbulent historical context.
Technical specifications
- Author: Valdehíta Delgado, David
- Publisher: Huerga y Fierro Editores
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION
- Collection: NARRATIVE
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: May 2012
- Number of pages: 252
- Weight: 338 g
Editorial review
Euphoria is a narrative proposal that successfully combines the adventure genre with a powerful historical portrait. The setting in Madrid during the Transition is not merely a backdrop, but an active element that conditions the characters' decisions and the development of the plot. The author manages to convey the atmosphere of a city in upheaval, where culture and crime coexist in the same space. For readers interested in genre novels with a historical background, this work offers an original and entertaining perspective, with a protagonist who embodies the contradictions of an era of dizzying change.