Description
Doppelgänger, or The Novel of Errors
Book Summary
A novel that explores the boundaries of identity and chance in the workplace. Eva and David, two employees at the company NM-V, see their lives deviate from the predictable when a chance encounter triggers a series of errors that forces them to question who they really are. A work of contemporary fiction that combines psychological intrigue with a reflection on the decisions that define us.
What is it about?
Eva and David have worked together for years at NM-V, a company that represents the order and routine of corporate life. However, the appearance of a doppelgänger—an exact double of one of them—breaks the monotony and sows confusion. What begins as an innocent mistake turns into a spiral of misunderstandings that tests their perception of reality, their relationships, and their own identity. The novel progresses between the tension of the inexplicable and the need to find a rational explanation, leading the reader through a labyrinth of coincidences and wrong decisions.
Main Themes
- Identity and the double: how an alter ego can destabilize a person's life.
- Chance and error as drivers of the plot: the unpredictable consequences of coincidences.
- Work routine as a setting for the extraordinary: office life as a backdrop for a psychological mystery.
- The perception of reality: the boundary between what is true and what appears to be so.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers of contemporary fiction who enjoy plots with elements of psychological suspense and reflections on identity. It is also ideal for those looking for stories that start from everyday situations and transform them into something unsettling and fascinating, without resorting to the supernatural.
What this book offers
- An addictive plot that maintains intrigue page by page, with unexpected twists.
- A deep exploration of how a small mistake can change the course of a life.
- Believable and complex characters whose motivations and doubts feel relatable.
- A reflection on the fragility of identity in a world governed by routine.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Elgar, Teo
- Publisher: PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: FICTION AND RELATED TOPICS
- Collection: PUNTO ROJO
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: January 2026
- Number of pages: 338
- Weight: 270 g
Editorial Review
A narrative proposal that plays with the classic concept of the double from a modern and accessible perspective. The work stands out for its ability to generate suspense from recognizable situations, which makes it easy for the reader to identify with. Recommended for those looking for an entertaining but substantive read, which invites reflection on the role of chance in our lives without sacrificing the pace of a good story.