Description
Morto vivace
Book Summary
On the night of the French National Day, a cruise on the Seine becomes the scene of a macabre discovery: the dismembered body of a member of the Biarritz Opera Choir is found floating in the river. Inspectors Perrot and Martínez face a case that combines a passion for music, the secrets of a close-knit group, and the darkness that can hide behind art. A noir novel that hooks you from the very first page.
What is it about?
The plot begins on July 14th, when the members of the Biarritz Opera Choir celebrate the holiday with a dinner on a bateau-mouche cruising the Seine. The evening is abruptly cut short when the dismembered body of one of the choir members surfaces in the water. The case falls to inspectors Perrot and Martínez, who must delve into the insular world of the choir, a microcosm of talent, rivalries, and personal bonds. As they advance in their investigation, they discover that the victim held secrets that could have motivated a heinous crime, and that the facade of artistic harmony conceals tensions capable of erupting into the most extreme violence.
Main themes
- Criminal investigation in an artistic and closed environment.
- Secrets and rivalries within an opera choir.
- The duality between the beauty of art and human darkness.
- Festive Paris as the backdrop for a brutal crime.
- Dynamics of power and concealment in a high-performing artistic group.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers of noir and detective novels who look for plots with a cultural and artistic background. Also for those who enjoy mysteries set in unique locations, such as the world of opera, and investigations that explore the psychology of characters and group secrets.
What this book offers
- A suspenseful plot that combines police investigation with the atmosphere of the opera world.
- Complex characters that reflect the tensions and passions of a professional choir.
- A vivid portrait of Paris during the celebration of the National Day.
- An agile and immersive read, ideal for an afternoon of mystery.
Technical data
- Author: JON ARRETXE
- Publisher: EL GALLO DE ORO
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, DETECTIVE AND MYSTERY GENRE
- Collection: NOVEL
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: March 2015
- Number of pages: 160
- Weight: 214 g
Editorial review
A compact and effective noir novel that knows how to take advantage of an unusual setting—the opera choir—to build a solid mystery. The brevity of its pages makes it an intense and direct read, ideal for those seeking a detective story that gets straight to the point but with a distinct cultural touch. The setting in festive Paris and the latent tension between the characters maintain interest until the very end.