Alex Schulman (Prominent Swedish author and podcaster) Original Language: Swedish ( Överlevarna ) Spanish Title: Los supervivientes Genre: Psychological Fiction / Family Drama / Scandi-Noir
Three estranged brothers returning to their childhood lake house to scatter their late mother's ashes. 🔑 Narrative Plot & Structure Los Supervivientes Alex Schulman epub
The events of the current day are told in reverse chronological order, opening with a physical fight and slowly detailing what led to that climax. 🧠 Major Themes eBook - Los supervivientes by
The story is highly praised for its unique, non-linear architecture: who detached early)
These two timelines collide at the end of the book to reveal a massive psychological revelation about what actually happened that fateful summer. 🧠 Major Themes eBook - Los supervivientes by Alex Schulman · OverDrive
The novel centers around three brothers— (the oldest, who detached early), Pierre (the youngest, volatile and bullied), and Benjamin (the middle child and primary perspective through which the story is told).
Simultaneously, flashbacks of their traumatic, neglected childhood at the lake house move forward toward a definitive event.