Description
My Corpse and I
Book Summary
A work that combines science fiction, adventure, and mystery with a lightning-fast start: an involuntary manslaughter that triggers a mind-bending journey. The protagonist enters the enigmatic region of the Motllats, in southeastern Catalonia, where everything is possible, and ends up inside an interstellar cruise ship. There, he discovers the secret of "exotic matter," a key element to unlocking the chronological protection of the universe. A novel that plays with temporal paradox and non-stop action, ideal for lovers of speculative narrative and surprising twists.
What is it about?
The story kicks off with a gunshot that ends a man's life. This involuntary manslaughter causes the perpetrator to stumble into a surprising story full of adventure and action. From the enigmatic region of the Motllats, in southeastern Catalonia, where "everything is possible," the protagonist is dragged into the interior of an interstellar cruise ship. There, he faces the mystery of "exotic matter," an indispensable ingredient for unlocking the chronological protection of the universe. The story culminates in a temporal paradox that refers to the famous grandfather paradox, wrapped in references to pop culture like Matrix.
Main themes
- Involuntary manslaughter and its unpredictable consequences
- Interstellar travel and the exploration of exotic matter
- Temporal paradoxes and the chronological protection of the universe
- Adventure and action in settings that mix the Catalan countryside with the cosmic
- References to pop culture and contemporary science fiction
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in modern and contemporary science fiction, especially those who enjoy plots that mix magical realism with scientific speculation. It is also suitable for those looking for an agile narrative, with surprising twists and a tone that plays with paradox and humor. Perfect for fans of authors like Douglas Adams or stories that combine the local with the universal.
What this book offers
- A fast-paced plot that hooks you from the first page with a stunning start.
- An original fusion between the Catalan rural landscape and the boldest science fiction.
- Reflections on temporal paradoxes presented in an accessible and entertaining way.
- A narrative style that mixes action, mystery, and winks to pop culture.
- A surprising reading experience that defies genre expectations.
Technical specifications
- Author: Àngel-Octavi Brunet
- Publisher: Eumo Editorial SAU
- Language: Catalan
- Genre: Modern and contemporary fiction
- Collection: Notes de color
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: April 2006
- Number of pages: 184
- Weight: 304 g
Editorial review
My Corpse and I is a unique proposal within contemporary Catalan fiction, which successfully combines adventure narrative with elements of science fiction and temporal paradoxes. Its direct start and sustained pace make it an agile and entertaining read, ideal for those looking for an original story that is not afraid to mix the local with the cosmic. The inclusion of references to pop culture adds a knowing wink to the reader, while the treatment of exotic matter and the chronological protection of the universe provides a speculative background that invites reflection. A work that, without grandiose pretensions, more than fulfills its objective of surprising and entertaining.