Los Mirallles

The Miralles, an atypical Valencian family, are convinced that the apple tree that grows in the patio of their farmhouse is of divine origin. In fact, they believe that it is the very Tree of Good and Evil, the same one that Adam and Eve ate after being tricked by a talking snake. For generations, they have had a single mission: to watch it night and day so that no one ever tastes the forbidden fruit again. Starting from this premise as incredible as it is plausible, Kike Cherta investigates the doubts and paradoxes inherent to any tradition, the influences and family dynamics, and the guilt associated with roots. Wrapped in a magical aura that almost makes it impossible to differentiate what is real from what is a miracle, the novel is nourished by an ideal midpoint between transcendence and humor. His description of customs and landscapes draws on the idea of an emptied Spain, but he does not forget the importance of a unique plot and characters, who are the ones who give authentic meaning and rhythm to the work. A book that reveals one of the most original and ambitious debuts in Spanish literature in recent times.