Description
Mont
Book Summary
A choral novel that intertwines the experiences of four generations of the same Catalan family, from a rainy night in 1940 to October 1, 2017. Set between the village of Bonal, south of the Mont massif, and Figueres, the capital of Alt Empordà, the work connects past and present to reveal how human passions—fear, desire, indignation, jealousy, compassion, nostalgia, and love—remain unchanged and act as a driving force to heal wounds or open new paths toward freedom. Winner of the 2020 Sebastià Juan Arbó Literary Award, this is a truthful and delicate story that invites reflection on family legacy and historical memory.
What is it about?
The narrative begins on a rainy night in 1940 and progresses to October 1, 2017, weaving a tale that follows the footsteps of four generations of the same family. The action takes place primarily between Bonal, a small village located on the southern slope of the Mont massif, and Figueres, in Alt Empordà. Through the characters, the reader witnesses how the events of the past resonate in the present, showing that human emotions and conflicts repeat themselves over time. The novel explores how these shared experiences can both close cycles and open new possibilities toward personal and collective freedom, framing an intimate story within a broader historical context.
Main Themes
- Historical memory and family legacy across four generations.
- Universal human passions (fear, desire, indignation, jealousy, compassion, nostalgia, love) as a driving force for change.
- The connection between past and present in the construction of identity.
- The search for personal and collective freedom in a changing historical context.
- Rural and urban life in the Alt Empordà as a backdrop for social transformation.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in family sagas that span several decades, with a historical and social background of Catalonia. Also for those who enjoy choral novels that explore human emotions and collective memory, as well as fans of contemporary historical fiction with a delicate and truthful narrative style.
What this book offers
- An intimate and emotional vision of the recent history of Catalonia through the eyes of a family.
- A profound reflection on how human passions repeat and shape our destiny.
- A narrative that connects the past with the present, showing the continuity of life experiences.
- An award-winning work that offers literary quality and a well-constructed plot.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Palomeras Rovira, Esther
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: Catalan
- Topic: Sagas, Historical Fiction
- Collection: Notes de color
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: March 2021
- Number of pages: 160
- Weight: 260 g
Editorial Review
Mont is a novel that stands out for its ability to condense a family saga spanning nearly eighty years of history into just a few pages. The author achieves a balance between the intimacy of personal relationships and the historical context, offering a reading that invites reflection on the permanence of human emotions. Its recognition with the 2020 Sebastià Juan Arbó Literary Award guarantees its literary quality, making it a recommended option for those looking for a short yet profound work, deeply rooted in the land and memory of Catalonia.