Death and the Compass

Interesting Facts

• In this work, the labyrinth becomes not only a space but also a symbol of human thought, where every step the detective takes turns into a metaphor for the search for truth.
• The author masterfully weaves Jewish mysticism into the narrative, turning the investigation into a philosophical reflection on the nature of evil and fate.
• The story subtly plays with the theme of mirrors and doubles: the protagonist encounters his own reflection in the tangled pattern of events, as if in a kaleidoscope of meanings.
• The ending of the story is striking in its paradox: the solution turns out not to be a triumph of reason, but a trap set for the detective himself.
• The text is rich with allusions to classic detective stories, but instead of the usual triumph of logic, the reader is confronted with irony and the illusory nature of order.