Description
In her skin
Book summary
A social educator, Gal·la, starts a new job at a prison, where she must oversee the rehabilitation process for Leo. This professional task becomes a descent into her own inner abysses, as the suicide of Patrícia, who was unjustly imprisoned, haunts her. Gal·la's involvement in the fight to prove Leo's innocence becomes a personal crusade, in the name of the justice that Patrícia never received. The search for the truth, however, will come at a very high psychological and physical cost.
What is it about?
The novel focuses on the figure of Gal·la, a mediation expert who begins working as a social educator in a prison. Her new job puts her in contact with Leo, an inmate in the process of reintegration. As she becomes professionally involved in his case, a ghost from her past haunts her: the memory of Patrícia, a woman who committed suicide after being unjustly imprisoned. This unresolved tragedy becomes Gal·la's emotional engine, as she sees in Leo's defense an opportunity to redeem her guilt and fight for the justice that did not arrive for Patrícia. The plot follows her investigation to prove Leo's innocence, a search that will lead her to face real dangers and deep psychological exhaustion, testing her limits.
Main themes
- Social reintegration and the role of the social educator in the prison system.
- Guilt and trauma from an unresolved past injustice.
- The fight for truth and justice beyond the professional sphere.
- The conflict between emotional involvement and professional distance.
- The psychological and physical price of the search for truth.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for readers who are fans of mystery and psychological suspense, especially those who enjoy plots where the characters' pasts and psychology play a central role. It will also interest those looking for novels that explore the prison world, human relationships in extreme contexts, and the deep motivations that lead someone to risk everything for justice.
What this book offers
- An immersion into the psychological complexity of the characters, especially the protagonist.
- A reflection on the prison system and rehabilitation processes from a human perspective.
- A suspenseful plot that maintains tension while unfolding a personal and moral drama.
- An exploration of how the past can shape present decisions.
Technical sheet
- Author: Gámez Serrano, Raquel
- Publisher: Llibres del Delicte
- Language: Cat
- Theme: MYSTERY AND SUSPENSE WORK
- Collection: BACKLIST
- Binding: Paperback
- Edition date: May 2016
- Number of pages: 188
- Weight: 335 g
Editorial review
A psychological suspense novel that stands out for its ability to weave a mystery plot with a deep personal drama. The author builds a protagonist with a tormented past that makes her vulnerable and, at the same time, determined, which creates an immediate connection with the reader. The setting in the prison world provides a realistic and little-explored context that enriches the narrative. It is a solid work for those looking for a read that combines intrigue, emotion, and a reflection on justice and redemption.