Reticular style of the narrative structure in El último lector of David Toscana

Authors

  • Abigaíl Stephania Guillén Curiel Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Iztapalapa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32870/revistaargos.v13.n31.e0214

Keywords:

Narrative Mosaic, Fragmentation, Fiction, Dynamism, Intertextuality

Abstract

Abstract

A dynamic novel is characterized by its constant motion; its narrative is non-linear, necessitating that the reader traverse back and forth alongside it for full comprehension. This form of storytelling requires a particular type of reader, as its fragmented structure challenges a traditional reader. In El último lector, a narrative mosaic emerges from the various stories referenced by Lucio; each of these narratives is essential for arriving at the final event and contributes to a suspense that keeps the reader engaged. This article will explore the aforementioned narrative elements, using the novel of Toscana as a case study.

Keywords: Narrative Mosaic. Fragmentation. Fiction. Dynamism. Intertextuality.

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Published

2025-12-27

How to Cite

Guillén Curiel, A. S. (2025). Reticular style of the narrative structure in El último lector of David Toscana. Argos Journal, 13(31), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.32870/revistaargos.v13.n31.e0214

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 31 (2026): January-June

Section

Literary discussion

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