Description
From Here to the Beyond... and Back
Book Summary
Manuel Catalá García offers us a work that moves between fiction and reality to address one of the most universal questions: what is there after death? Through the voice of Sandro, a protagonist who returns from the afterlife, the reader enters a captivating plot that explores the eternal dilemma of the mortality and immortality of the soul. A first-person account that invites reflection on the limits of existence.
What is it about?
The novel begins with a fascinating premise: Sandro, the protagonist, has returned from the beyond and narrates in the first person a part of what he calls his "borrowed life." Throughout the story, the reader will accompany him as he faces, time and again, the dilemma that has tormented humanity since its origins: the possibility that the soul is immortal. The plot is built upon a personal and original journey by the author, where the lines between reality and fiction are blurred, offering a unique perspective on life, death, and what might exist beyond. The narrative seeks to seduce the reader from the first moment, immersing them in an introspective and philosophical journey through the experience of its protagonist.
Main Themes
- Life after death and the mystery of the beyond.
- The philosophical dilemma between the mortality and immortality of the soul.
- The border between fiction and reality as a narrative vehicle.
- The subjective experience of a "borrowed life" and the return to existence.
Who is it recommended for?
This work is aimed at readers interested in novels that combine elements of fiction with deep philosophical and existential reflections. It is ideal for those looking for a story that invites questioning the limits of consciousness and the nature of life, without sacrificing an engaging and well-constructed plot. It will also be attractive to those who enjoy first-person narratives that explore universal themes from an intimate and original perspective.
What this book offers
- An original and personal approach to one of humanity's most universal questions.
- An engaging narrative that combines philosophical reflection with a captivating fictional plot.
- The opportunity to explore, through the protagonist's experience, the dilemma between the mortality and immortality of the soul.
- A read that stimulates introspection and questioning about existence and what might come after it.
Technical Data Sheet
- Author: Catalá García, Manuel
- Publisher: PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: FICTION AND RELATED THEMES
- Collection: PUNTO ROJO
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: July 2025
- Number of pages: 282
- Weight: 360 g
Editorial Assessment
This is a literary proposal that stands out for its courageous approach to addressing a topic as complex as life after death from a fictional and personal perspective. The decision to narrate in the first person and from the experience of returning from the beyond gives the work an intimacy and a narrative force that can connect deeply with its target audience. It is a recommended read for those who seek to go beyond conventional answers and enjoy stories that invite reflection without losing the narrative pulse.