“Elogio de las manos” is a contemporary book written by Spanish teacher and author Jesús Carrasco.

The work was published on March 6, 2024, under the Biblioteca Breve collection of the Seix Barral publishing label. In addition, it was the winner for best novel by this publishing house. Like his previous works, the present work received very favorable reviews from experts and readers.

Nowadays, receiving a literary award is not as coveted as it used to be, it does not represent the sapience that characterized it in the past. However, the 2024 Biblioteca Breve was awarded to the author with flying colors, because his work, as simple and raw as all those he has written, is a metaphor that encompasses the lives of several generations, their experiences, and their loves.

Review by Juan Ortiz