Description
Only one hour, from the edge of the day
Book Summary
A collection of twenty-four stories that take place during the different hours of the day on which the discovery of the Higgs Boson is announced. The characters, connected by almost imperceptible threads, wander through different cities trapped in a communication network that does not mitigate their loneliness. Each story addresses a transcendent moment: the disturbing decision, the confused perception of reality, or the difficulty of distinguishing the truth of love from its fiction. From a child bullied in the hallways of his school to a woman on the verge of committing a crime, all the stories converge in a border geography where the slightest disturbances can have profound consequences.
What is it about?
The work weaves a web of stories that occur on the same day, that of the announcement of the Higgs Boson, and that explore how this scientific event resonates in the daily lives of seemingly disconnected people. The characters travel through diverse cities while facing decisive moments: making a choice that will change everything, perceiving reality in a distorted way, or trying to decipher if the love they feel is authentic or a mere construct. Each story is situated on a border, in that instant before something happens, where even the smallest alterations in the gravitational field of their days can trigger unexpected changes.
Main themes
- Loneliness in the age of digital communication and social networks
- The boundary between reality and subjective perception
- Love as a fictional construct versus its essential truth
- The impact of scientific events on daily life
- Disturbing decisions and their unpredictable consequences
- The invisible interconnection between people from different places
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in contemporary short fiction that combines psychological exploration with scientific and social reflection. Especially suitable for those who appreciate stories that interweave apparently independent tales and that delve into the complexity of human relationships, urban loneliness, and moments of personal revelation.
What this book offers
- An innovative narrative structure that connects twenty-four stories on the same historic day
- A deep reflection on how major scientific discoveries resonate in individual lives
- Complex characters who explore the border between reality and fiction in their daily experiences
- A lucid look at contemporary loneliness and the paradox of network communication
Data sheet
- Author: Bendahan, Esther
- Publisher: CONFLUENCIAS
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Modern and contemporary fiction, Classic fiction, Short stories
- Collection: HISPANIOLA
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: March 2016
- Number of pages: 182
- Weight: 288 g
Editorial review
A literary proposal that combines thematic ambition and narrative precision. The author manages to build a mosaic of stories that, without losing their autonomy, dialogue with each other and with a first-rate scientific event. The result is a work that will appeal both to lovers of short stories and to those looking for a read that combines emotion, reflection, and a critical look at the contemporary human condition. The twenty-four-hour structure offers a contained and evocative pace, ideal for readers who value narrative density in a short format.