Description
The Visit
Book Summary
A mystery and suspense novel that plays with the theme of the double to take it a step further. Enric Virgili immerses us in a hallucinogenic and extravagant journey through a simple everyday gesture: walking down the stairs and forgetting one's keys. The reader will delve into a nightmare woven with caustic humor and a prodigious command of language, where the reality of one's own home becomes an uncertain and fascinating territory.
What is it about?
A lonely man, in the splendor of his decrepitude, walks down the stairs of his building toward the street when he realizes he has forgotten his keys. Upon returning, instead of entering his apartment, he walks past it and out to the roof terrace, where he feels a profound disappointment. He turns back, knocks on the door of his home, theoretically empty, and someone opens it for him. From this starting point, The Visit proposes a new twist on the classic theme of the double: the triple. Enric Virgili's third novel becomes an extravagant and hallucinogenic journey into the depths of one's own home, a trembling blasphemy woven with a caustic sense of humor and a prodigious command of language.
Main themes
- The splitting of identity and the multiplicity of the self.
- Loneliness and decrepitude as triggers for an altered perception of reality.
- The home as a space of estrangement and territory of the uncanny.
- Black humor and irony as tools to explore existential absurdity.
- Experimental narrative and mastery of language as a vehicle for a unique literary experience.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in contemporary fiction that seeks to go beyond conventional plots. Especially recommended for those who enjoy mystery and suspense narratives with a strong psychological component, black humor, and oneiric, hallucinogenic atmospheres. Also for those who appreciate literary experimentation and the precise, creative use of language.
What this book offers
- A disturbing and fascinating reading experience that challenges the perception of reality.
- An original and profound exploration of the theme of the double, taken to an unexpected dimension.
- A command of language and a caustic sense of humor that turn the nightmare into a work of art.
- A short but intense narrative, perfect for an immersive read in just a few sessions.
- A work that invites reflection on identity, loneliness, and the fragility of the everyday.
Technical specifications
- Author: Enric Virgili Carbonell
- Publisher: Editorial Males Herbes
- Language: Catalan
- Genre: Modern and contemporary fiction, mystery and suspense work
- Collection: Distorsions
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: December 2014
- Number of pages: 124
- Weight: 156 g
Editorial review
The Visit presents itself as a bold literary proposal within the mystery and suspense genre. Its strength lies in Enric Virgili's ability to transform a domestic incident into a hallucinogenic exploration of identity. The work stands out for its precise prose and black humor, offering a reading experience that captivates due to its rarity and originality. It is a novel that will undoubtedly find a loyal audience among readers seeking narratives that step outside the ordinary and challenge their way of understanding reality.