Description
CAMINS DE DESIG
Book summary
In this work, the reader will find a novel of return and rediscovery, winner of the XXXIII Vila d'Ascó Narrative Prize 2021. Lluís, a landscape architecture professor living in Finland, returns to Catalonia after many years due to a family circumstance. This journey forces him to reunite with his sisters, with whom he had lost almost all contact, causing past conflicts and emotions to resurface. The main value of the work lies in the exploration of memory and identity through the territory, as the protagonist travels on foot along the paths of his youth, from Barcelona to the southern tip of the country, reflecting on the changes in his homeland and in his own life.
What is it about?
The novel narrates the journey of Lluís, a landscape architecture professor living in Finland, who is forced to return to Catalonia due to a family matter. This return not only entails a reunion with his sisters, with whom he maintains an almost non-existent relationship, but also awakens old conflicts and emotions he thought were forgotten.
During his stay, Lluís decides to travel the paths of his native land on foot, from Barcelona to the southern tip of the country. Through this journey, he relives the landscapes and memories of his youth, which allows him to reflect on the profound changes that both the territory and his own life have undergone. The author, Carles Castell, weaves a narrative that intertwines emotional and physical geography, offering a meditation on the passage of time, roots, and the possibility of reconciliation with the past.
Main themes
- The return to one's place of origin and reunion with family.
- Personal memory and the reconstruction of the past through landscapes.
- The transformation of the territory and its impact on identity.
- Reconciliation with family conflicts and repressed emotions.
- Travel on foot as a tool for introspection and rediscovery.
Who is it recommended for?
This work is recommended for readers interested in novels of travel and introspection, where the landscape becomes another character. It is ideal for those who enjoy stories about returning to one's roots, family conflicts, and reflection on the passage of time. It will also be attractive to those who appreciate contemporary Catalan narrative with a strong lyrical and descriptive weight.
What this book offers
- An emotional and profound story about reconnecting with oneself and one's origins.
- A reflection on how changes in the landscape reflect personal transformations.
- A sensitive look at the complexities of family relationships and ties to the past.
- A narrative that invites contemplation and an inner journey through geography.
Technical specifications
- Author: CASTELL PUIG, CARLES
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: cat
- Topic: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION
- Collection: NOTES DE COLOR
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: February 2022
- Number of pages: 200
- Weight: 305 g
Editorial review
A novel that stands out for its ability to fuse physical and emotional geography, offering a measured and reflective read. The work, winner of the XXXIII Vila d'Ascó Narrative Prize 2021, interests its target audience due to its honest treatment of family conflicts and nostalgia, as well as the beauty of its landscape descriptions. Carles Castell succeeds in creating an immersive atmosphere that invites the reader to accompany the protagonist on his journey of rediscovery, turning every step into a metaphor for life and the passage of time.