Description
Mistaken Autopsy and Other Stories with a Hidden Catch
Book Summary
A collection of eighteen stories where the feline gaze becomes the narrative axis of each tale. Carolina Pinedo del Olmo weaves a literary architecture in which the cat, as a subtle and revealing presence, peers obliquely into the nooks and crannies of everyday life. Each story is preceded by a brief note that introduces its plot, guiding the reader through a universe where the unusual and the domestic intertwine. A work that invites us to discover the secrets hidden behind appearances, with the elegance and mystery characteristic of the feline perspective.
What is it about?
This volume brings together eighteen independent stories that share a common thread: the presence of the cat as a witness, accomplice, or catalyst for the events. Each story opens with a short note that situates the reader within the plot, offering a gateway to worlds where the everyday is tinged with mystery and subtlety. The author constructs a narrative geography in which the feline is not a mere ornament, but an element that anchors the plot and reveals hidden aspects of the characters and their environments. From the domestic to the unusual, the stories explore the cat's ability to unveil what remains in the shadows, offering a reading that combines keen observation with the surprise of the unexpected.
Main Themes
- The feline gaze as a narrative and symbolic element.
- Mystery and the unusual in everyday life.
- The relationship between characters and their domestic surroundings.
- The revelation of secrets through subtle observation.
- The architecture of the short story with a preceding note structure.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in quality short fiction, especially those who appreciate stories with a touch of mystery and symbolism. It is ideal for those who enjoy narratives where animals, particularly cats, act as catalysts for the plot and revealers of hidden truths. It will also be attractive to fans of literature that combines the everyday with the unusual, as well as those seeking a brisk, suggestive reading experience with a poetic take on reality.
What this book offers
- A collection of short stories that invite reflection and surprise.
- A unique perspective on the role of the cat in contemporary narrative.
- An original literary structure, with notes that guide the reading.
- An exploration of the hidden and the revealed through the feline gaze.
- A reading experience that combines narrative acuity with mystery.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Pinedo del Olmo, Carolina
- Publisher: Mandala Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: FICTION: SPECIAL FEATURES, SHORT STORIES
- Collection: SPIRITUAL NARRATIVE
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: June 2025
- Number of pages: 160
- Weight: 119 g
Editorial Assessment
A narrative proposal that stands out for its originality in making the feline gaze the central pillar of eighteen stories. The author demonstrates a mastery of the short story, combining suggestion with precision, and manages to ensure that each tale maintains its own identity within a coherent whole. The inclusion of notes before each story adds structural value that guides the reader without diminishing the mystery. It is a work that will interest both cat lovers and readers looking for literature that explores the hidden from a subtle and elegant perspective.