Description
Conceived in Sin
Book Summary
A fast-paced comedy that blends biting humor with preposterous theology. When Laura decides to go out for drinks to forget her streak of bad luck, she has no idea that her one-night stand will be Satan himself. What seems like an unfortunate coincidence is actually the beginning of an infernal plot to sire the Antichrist. While Hell schemes behind its leader's back, Heaven tries to strike back with an equally disastrous plan, and God is on vacation. The result is a hilarious revision of the Apocalypse where everything that can go wrong, goes worse.
What is it about?
Laura, fed up with her romantic drought, decides to go out for drinks one night. Her bad luck leads her to cross paths with Satan in a bar, and between drinks, an attraction arises. What should have been a crazy night with no consequences in a seedy boarding house gets complicated when the condoms Laura had in her purse turn out to be the wrong size. But not everything is a coincidence. Behind this encounter lies a conspiracy hatched in the depths of Hell, behind Satan's own back, to sire the Antichrist. For their part, Heaven and its armies of angels try to counter the threat by creating the Anti-Antichrist, although they pick the wrong person. With God away on vacation, both sides rack up mishaps that turn the End of Times into a chaos much more fun than the Bible had prophesied.
Main themes
- The Apocalypse reinterpreted through humor and satire.
- The struggle between Good and Evil as a divine bureaucracy full of errors.
- The coincidences and conspiracies that trigger catastrophic events.
- The figure of the Antichrist and the Anti-Antichrist as products of a failed plan.
- A critique of the rigidity of biblical prophecies through comedy.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers looking for a novel with intelligent, lighthearted humor, with a touch of fantasy and religious satire. Ideal for those who enjoy absurd plots and unexpected twists, and for fans of black comedy who aren't afraid to laugh at the great myths of Western culture.
What this book offers
- An original and fun vision of the Apocalypse, far from traditional narratives.
- An agile narrative pace full of comical situations that keep you engaged.
- Charismatic and hilarious characters, both human, celestial, and infernal.
- A satirical critique of the rigidity of prophecies and divine bureaucracy.
- Hours of guaranteed entertainment for those looking for a light yet substantial read.
Technical specifications
- Author: Escolano Pérez, Sergi
- Publisher: Editorial Pez de Plata
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, FANTASY
- Collection: LA RISA FLOJA
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: September 2017
- Number of pages: 208
- Weight: 371 g
Editorial review
A narrative proposal that successfully combines screwball comedy with theological fantasy. The novel stands out for its ability to maintain a lighthearted tone without losing the internal coherence of its absurd universe. It is an ideal read for those looking to escape with an original story, where humor and irreverence become the true protagonists. Perfect for an audience that values intelligent satire and plots that defy the conventions of the fantasy genre.