Description
The Miracle
Book Summary
An acerbic and lucid reflection on the power of social media and the construction of truth in the digital age. Ariel Kenig immerses us in a fast-paced plot where chance, opportunism, and class struggle intertwine. When Pierre, the French president's son, miraculously survives an avalanche, the official version falters after photographs that disprove it fall into the hands of a young writer. A novel that questions faith, capitalism, and the vacuity of digital fiction.
What is it about?
Pierre, one of the sons of President Nicolas Sarkozy, is "miraculously" saved from a mudslide in Brazil. The media broadcasts the official version of the event, presenting it as a providential act. However, photographs that dismantle this narrative reach the hands of Ariel, a young writer. In an attempt to expose the behavior of the upper classes, he decides to sell the images to the highest bidder. The novel thus becomes a moral thriller that explores the clash between capitalism and faith, the vain ostentation of the privileged, and the fragility of truth in a world dominated by digital immediacy.
Main themes
- The power of social media and the construction of media reality.
- Hypocrisy and opportunism in the upper classes and political power.
- The conflict between faith, chance, and the manipulation of information.
- The vacuity and superficiality of contemporary digital fiction.
- A critique of capitalism and the commodification of truth.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in contemporary social and political critique, especially those who follow the work of authors such as Michel Houellebecq or Frédéric Beigbeder. It is also ideal for those looking for a short, intelligent, and biting novel that reflects on the impact of the internet and social media on our perception of reality. Suitable for an adult audience that appreciates satire and the analysis of today's society.
What this book offers
- An incisive and timely vision of how news is manufactured and dismantled in the digital age.
- A sharp critique of the behavior of political and economic elites.
- A reflection on the fragility of truth and the power of images.
- A nimble and addictive plot that invites us to question the reality presented to us by the media.
- The perspective of an author who lived through the transition between the analog and digital worlds.
Technical data
- Author: Kenig, Ariel
- Publisher: Editorial Dos Bigotes
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION
- Collection: DOS BIGOTES
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: December 2016
- Number of pages: 152
- Weight: 236 g
Editorial review
A novel that stands out for its ability to condense a sharp social critique and a moral suspense plot into just 152 pages. Kenig manages to capture the essence of a generation skeptical of the power of media and social networks, offering a reading that, far from being complacent, invites reflection. Its direct style and keen observation of reality make it a recommended work for those seeking contemporary fiction with political and social weight.