The story is set in the fictional town of Novariz in rural Galicia, Spain. It follows , a young literature teacher who takes a substitute position at the local high school to replace Viruca , a teacher who reportedly died by suicide.
The events leading up to Viruca’s death are slowly revealed, showing her complex and often dangerous relationships with her students and colleagues.
The narrative uses a to weave together two stories:
(original Spanish title: El desorden que dejas ) is a psychological thriller that gained international popularity through its Netflix adaptation. Originally a novel by Carlos Montero —who won the 2016 Primavera Prize for the work—it was developed into an eight-episode limited series that premiered in December 2020 . Plot Summary
As Raquel becomes obsessed with finding the truth about her predecessor, she discovers a "mess" of secrets involving drug addiction, corruption, and blackmail that puts her own life at risk. Key Themes