Persecució (translated to Spanish as Persecución ), written by renowned Catalan author , is a chilling psychological thriller that explores the nature of evil through a multi-perspective narrative. Since its original publication in 2019, it has become a cornerstone of contemporary Catalan literature, winning the prestigious Premi Crexells for best novel of the year. Core Argument and Plot
Sala examines evil not as an external force, but as something inherent to individuals, asking whether the drive toward destruction is a form of distorted seeking for knowledge or justice.
Critics have hailed the work as "memorable" and "disturbing," often comparing its intensity to a "rush of adrenaline". It is frequently cited as a work of "literature with capital letters," noted for its dark humor and existentialist undertones. Persecució - L'Altra Editorial Persecucion - Toni Sala.epub
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.
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 Critics have hailed the work as "memorable" and
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
After Jordi confesses and subsequently disappears, Èlia is left to grapple with the realization that she lived with a killer, sparking a psychological "persecution" as she seeks to understand his past. Through secondary characters like Vadó and Olga ,
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.