A former elite cultural journalist now living in near-poverty and frequenting soup kitchens.
A 58-year-old alcoholic sergeant grieving the impending death of her dog.
The book serves as a critique of "neofeudalism," social inequality, and the dehumanizing nature of social media. It also explores gender identity through a police corporal character who has undergone gender reassignment surgery. Availability in EPUB OtoГ±o Lejos Del Nido Angel Gil Cheza epub
is a contemporary Spanish thriller by Ángel Gil Cheza , published in 2020 by Suma (Penguin Random House). The novel is a gritty, socially conscious mystery set in a Barcelona marked by political and social upheaval. Plot Summary
The story follows two main investigations that eventually collide: A former elite cultural journalist now living in
Police sergeant Ivet Portabella investigates the body of a young woman found hanging inside a mysterious sphere made of branches—a "nest"—in the Serra de Collserola.
Journalist Édgar Brossa , who is struggling with poverty and depression, is hired to find a missing best-selling author. He soon discovers a connection between the author and the murder of a high-ranking German economic official: both share a crude tattoo with the word "OTOÑO" (Autumn). Key Characters & Themes It also explores gender identity through a police
The novel is praised for its "antihero" protagonists who deal with deep personal sorrows while navigating a cruel society: