Konsènan Liv la
"Disgruntled" by Beatriz Serrano explores the experiences of Marisa, a woman in her early thirties living in Madrid. Employed at an advertising agency, Marisa finds her work environment dissatisfying. She navigates her workdays with a routine involving online videos and calming aids. Her discontent extends to her job, colleagues, corporate communication, and workplace culture. Despite her dissatisfaction, she continues her routine, finding it more challenging to confront or change her circumstances.
As a company team-building retreat approaches, Marisa's carefully maintained composure begins to falter. A weekend spent with co-workers starts to reveal cracks in her long-standing social facade. Suppressed past experiences, unacknowledged anger, and a growing sense of weariness eventually surface, impacting not only Marisa but also those around her.
"Disgruntled" is a novel that examines the subtle erosion of spirit in modern life, addressing unseen fatigue and the pressure to appear strong. Beatriz Serrano uses nuanced humor to question concepts such as success, loneliness, and belonging, inviting readers to reflect on their own feelings of dissatisfaction.
Image: Front cover of the novel "Disgruntled" (Hoşnutsuz).
Konsènan otè a
Born in Madrid in 1989, Beatriz Serrano grew up in Valencia. After graduating from the Complutense University (Madrid) with a degree in Journalism, she specialized in digital journalism. She wrote for publications such as BuzzFeed, Vanity Fair, GQ, Vogue, and S Moda; she currently works for El País and co-hosts the award-winning podcast "Arsénico Caviar" with Guillermo Alonso. Her debut novel, "Disgruntled," which addresses burnout in professional life with a humorous tone and connects strongly with the younger generation, has been translated into many languages.
Image: Biographical information page for Beatriz Serrano.
Book Details and Specifications
- Original Title: El Descontento
- Otè: Beatriz Serrano
- tradiktè: İrem Genç
- Piblikatè: Domingo (a brand of Bkz Publishing Trade and Industry Ltd. Co.)
- ISBN: 978-605-198-402-5
- Dat Piblikasyon: Out 2025
- Editè: Algan Sezgintüredi
- Proofreading: Tuğçe Nida Gökmak
- Cover Photo: Ulaş&Merve / STOCKSY
- Cover Design: Planeta Arte & Diseño
- Cover and Page Layout: Özkan Köse
- Enpresyon: Optimum Printing
- Publisher Address (Istanbul): Tevfikbey Neighborhood, Dr. Ali Demir Street No: 51 Küçükçekmece, Istanbul
- Publisher Phone: (0212) 463 71 25
- Sètifika No: 41707
All rights reserved. No part of this book or its content may be reproduced by any electronic or mechanical means, including photocopying, without the written permission of the publisher.
Image: Copyright and publication details page.
Dedication
"To my mother Lola Molina and my father Javier Serrano. To all the people who wake up every morning and reluctantly go to work."
Image: Dedication page of the book.
Key Excerpts and Themes
The novel opens with a poignant quote that sets the tone for Marisa's journey:
"I was looking for a job and then I found a job and heaven knows I'm miserable now."
The Smiths, "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now"
This is followed by a reflection on the human condition:
"If a person makes a certain effort to appear normal, they gain time to truly be the person they want to be."
Georgi Gospodinov, The Physics of Sorrow
The narrative is divided into parts, with the first part titled:
PART ONE: LOOKING INSIDE IS DANGEROUS
Image: Page with introductory quotes.
Image: Part One title page.
Enfòmasyon ak Sipò pou Editè yo
For inquiries regarding the book or publisher, please use the contact information below:
- Piblikatè: Bkz Yayıncılık Ticaret ve Sanayi Ltd. Şti.
- Imèl: domingo@domingo.com.tr
- Websit: www.domingo.com.tr
- Phone (Istanbul): (212) 245 08 39
The publisher's main office is located at: Harbiye Neighborhood, Cumhuriyet Avenue, Pak Apt. No: 30, Floor: 1, Apartment: 3, Şişli, Istanbul.
Image: Back cover with publisher details and ISBN barcode.
