The novel functions as a hybrid of , continuing the structural "game of mirrors" established in its predecessor, Basilisco . Narrative Structure
is the second installment in the acclaimed "Basilisco" series by Spanish author Jon Bilbao , published by Editorial Impedimenta in 2023. araГ±a-jon-bilbao.epub
The book explores how stories are built and how fictional characters (like Dunbar) can gain a life of their own, sometimes becoming more "real" than their creators. The novel functions as a hybrid of ,
Follows Jon , a writer from Asturias (and a clear alter ego of Bilbao), who is navigating the aftermath of a divorce. He travels to the Nevada desert with his children for documentation while reflecting on his childhood in northern Spain. Follows Jon , a writer from Asturias (and
The book is built around two primary, interconnected storylines that jump between centuries and continents:
Set in the late 19th-century American West, it follows the surly gunslinger John Dunbar (also known as the Basilisco). Dunbar is hired to guide a group of pilgrims searching for a "Men's Paradise," a promised land intended only for males. During the journey, he forms a complex bond with Lucrecia, the group leader's sister. Core Themes and Symbols