Description
THE DAY OF THE CORPUS
Book Summary
In this novel by Miquel Bonet Pinyol, the reader is immersed in the vibrant atmosphere of the Mediterranean coast at the start of the summer season. Everything seems ready for another summer: the beaches, the beach bars, the hotels, and the beer kegs. However, an unexpected and disturbing presence looms over the sea, distorting the routine and the apparent calm. Through an attentive gaze, someone perceives a threatening shadow that transforms an everyday setting into a tale of suspense and latent tension.
What is it about?
The story is set in a coastal tourist destination, where the arrival of summer follows its usual course. Preparations for the high season are underway, and everything seems to be unfolding with the normalcy of every year. However, a strange and disturbing element begins to haunt the sea, subtly altering the rhythm of the days. While most vacationers and workers continue with their routines, one observer perceives a threatening shadow looming over the place. This unknown presence introduces a note of unease and mystery, suggesting that beneath the surface of a seemingly perfect summer hides an imminent danger.
Main themes
- Suspense and tension in an everyday, summery setting.
- The perception of a hidden threat in a familiar landscape.
- Routine and normalcy as a backdrop for the intrusion of the unexpected.
- The coastal atmosphere and summer environment as a narrative setting.
Who is it recommended for?
This work is recommended for readers who appreciate contemporary fiction with a tone of suspense and mystery. It is ideal for those who enjoy stories that take place in summery, coastal settings, and that explore the unease that can arise in seemingly normal situations. It will also be attractive to those interested in narratives that play with the perception of reality and latent threat.
What this book offers
- An immersive read that combines the summer atmosphere with building suspense.
- A reflection on how the unexpected can alter routine and the perception of safety.
- A narrative that holds the reader's attention through the construction of a mysterious threat.
- A detailed setting that transports the reader to a Mediterranean coastal environment.
Technical specifications
- Author: Bonet Pinyol, Miquel
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: Catalan
- Theme: Modern and contemporary fiction
- Collection: Notes de color
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: March 2015
- Number of pages: 160
- Weight: 350 g
Editorial review
This is a short novel that opts for the creation of a dense atmosphere and subtle suspense. Miquel Bonet Pinyol manages to capture the essence of a coastal summer only to immediately introduce a note of unease that transforms the reading experience. It is a work that will interest those looking for a story of psychological tension and mystery, set in a recognizable, summery stage.