Description
Paper Airplanes
Book Summary
A dance couple turned detectives by chance. Sergi Swing Vila and Paloma Hernández, two former advertisers, find themselves at the helm of a failing detective agency. Anxiety and the economic crisis loom over them until a case forces them into action: missing children, a false accusation, and a pedophilia ring with political connections. All to the rhythm of swing. This novel combines intrigue, social criticism, and the power of dance as a metaphor for resistance.
What is it about?
Sergi Swing Vila and Paloma Hernández, a dance couple who left the advertising agency where they worked, find themselves forced to run a dilapidated detective agency. The new situation, aggravated by age and the social crisis, causes them anxiety and insecurity, and makes them rethink their lives. Everything changes when some children and paper airplanes lead them to a pedophilia ring with political ramifications. The investigation will lead them to solve the disappearance of several children and dismantle a false accusation, all to the rhythm of swing.
Main themes
- Criminal investigation and a pedophilia plot with political implications.
- Midlife crisis and professional reinvention.
- Dance as a tool for connection and personal overcoming.
- Social outcry and criticism of the established power.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers of noir and crime novels who are looking for contemporary plots with a strong social component. Also for those who enjoy mature protagonists with contradictions and a touch of humor, and who value stories where music and dance play a prominent narrative role.
What this book offers
- A well-constructed mystery plot that maintains tension until the end.
- A human and credible portrait of characters facing their fears.
- An implicit social critique regarding corruption and child vulnerability.
- An agile and rhythmic style, influenced by the swing music that accompanies the narrative.
Technical specifications
- Author: CORT, ALEIX
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: cat
- Subject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION
- Collection: NOTES DE COLOR
- Binding: Paperback
- Number of pages: 168
- Weight: 368 g
Editorial review
A novel that blends noir and social critique with an original approach. The protagonist couple, far from the clichés of the classic detective, brings freshness and humanity to the investigation. The narrative rhythm, marked by swing, and the denunciation of a pedophilia ring with political connections make this work a recommended option for those looking for intriguing reading with depth.