The novel begins with one of the most striking openings in recent fiction: , a woman in her 40s, discovers that the man she has been dating for a year, Albert Jordi , murdered his previous wife with a knife a decade ago.

Through secondary characters like Vadó and Olga , Sala uses "corporeal literature" to explore the perspectives of people marginalized by society due to their physical appearance. Critical Reception

Set in the summer of 2017, the book reflects the tension in Catalonia during the terrorist attacks in Barcelona and the height of the pro-independence movement.

The story is divided into four parts, each narrated by a different character using a flow-of-consciousness style reminiscent of William Faulkner or Dostoevsky. These narrators are often "unreliable," blurring the lines between reality and hallucination. Key Themes and Setting