Description
Vulcano
Book Summary
Vulcano is a work of contemporary fiction that explores the invisible scars of a collective trauma. Through the story of a family scarred by a devastating fire in their building, the narrative delves into its members' attempts to rebuild their lives. The arrival of a reporter and a cameraman, seeking to document what happened, triggers a process of memory reconstruction, forcing the protagonists to face uncomfortable truths and the possibility of a difficult redemption. A short but intense novel about guilt, survival, and the weight of the past.
What is it about?
The plot centers on a family struggling to overcome the aftermath of a fire that occurred in the building where they resided, an event that left deep emotional wounds and tragic consequences. Years later, when routine and silence seem to have buried the pain, the arrival of a journalist and her cameraman, interested in reconstructing the events of the past, destabilizes the family's fragile balance. The attempt to document the tragedy forces each member to revisit the moment of the fire, confront their own memories and the decisions they made to survive, revealing secrets and cracks that threaten to reopen old wounds.
Main themes
- Collective trauma and family memory following a catastrophe.
- The reconstruction of the past through an external perspective (journalism/documentary).
- Guilt, silence, and emotional survival mechanisms.
- The impact of a tragic event on family dynamics and relationships.
Who is it recommended for?
This work is aimed at readers interested in intimate and psychological contemporary fiction. It is ideal for those who enjoy narratives that explore the emotional consequences of a traumatic event, as well as complex family relationships and grieving processes. It will also appeal to those who appreciate short but dense stories with a contained atmosphere and a focus on character introspection.
What this book offers
- A deep and sensitive exploration of how past trauma can continue to shape a family's present.
- A reflection on the role of the media and the external gaze in the reconstruction of memory and truth.
- An agile and focused read (72 pages) that does not sacrifice emotional and psychological complexity.
- A narrative that invites empathy for characters caught between the desire to forget and the need to remember.
Technical specifications
- Author: AA.VV
- Publisher: INSTITUTO ARTES ESCENICAS Y MUSICA
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION
- Collection: FONDO
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: May 2025
- Number of pages: 72
- Weight: 80 g
Editorial review
Vulcano presents itself as a contained yet powerful literary proposal, which in just a few pages manages to build a dense atmosphere charged with emotional tension. Its main success lies in how it addresses the process of revisiting trauma from an external perspective (the reporter and the cameraman), which adds a layer of reflection on the objectivity and ethics of storytelling. It is a recommended read for those looking for a story that, without grandiosity, delves into human fragility and the complexity of family memory.