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Tallón uses a "polyphonic" narrative technique to reconstruct the events. The guide to the book's structure includes:

(2022) is a non-fiction novel by Spanish journalist and author Juan Tallón . It investigates the bizarre, real-life disappearance of a massive 38-ton sculpture from the Reina Sofía Museum in Madrid. Core Mystery: The Missing Sculpture

In 2005, the museum discovered that the sculpture, which had been in a storage warehouse since 1990, had vanished. Obra maestra (2022)

The work consisted of four massive steel blocks weighing a total of 38 tons .

It received the European Novel Prize "Casino de Santiago" in 2024. Core Mystery: The Missing Sculpture In 2005, the

It is praised for turning a historical anecdote into a fast-paced "intellectual thriller" that captures the essence of the Spanish art world. Tallón, Juan - Circulo de Tiza

The story is told through over 70 different voices , including museum directors, security guards, politicians, art experts, and the artist himself. It is praised for turning a historical anecdote

Beyond the mystery, it explores the bureaucracy of art institutions, the concept of artistic value, and the absurdity of contemporary life. Recognition The novel has been highly acclaimed in European literature: