Description
VOICE OF FIRE
Book Summary
A story of ambition, music, and sacrifice in 1970s Spain. Juan Vicente Llorens, alias Voice of Fire, dreams of becoming a successful singer. Accompanied by his rock band, Los Truenos, he embarks on a journey from the La Plata neighborhood to Benidorm and Madrid, where he discovers the lights and shadows of the recording industry. Between family pressure, the temptations of the road, and the struggle not to betray himself, the reader will accompany a young man willing to do anything to achieve his dream, until he questions whether the price he will have to pay is worth it.
What is it about?
The novel follows the trajectory of Juan Vicente Llorens, a young man with an exceptional voice who dreams of succeeding as a rock singer in early 1970s Spain. With his band Los Truenos, formed with friends from the La Plata neighborhood, he begins an adventure that takes him first to the Benidorm festival and then to Madrid. There, led by a shadowy character, he makes his way into the effervescent music scene of the time. But the road to fame is not straight: he must face the opposition of his father, who wants him to work in the family appliance store, and begins to discover the dark side of the music industry. Between impulses, difficult decisions, and concerts, Juan Vicente proves that enthusiasm, drive, and talent are necessary, but not enough to succeed. The key question that runs throughout the story is: what is better, losing a dream or never achieving it?
Main themes
- The struggle for personal fulfillment and the price of fame.
- The generational conflict between family tradition and the desire to be an artist.
- The dark side of the music industry and its power dynamics.
- Friendship, loyalty, and betrayal in the context of a musical group.
- 1970s Spain as a setting for cultural and social change.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is ideal for readers interested in coming-of-age novels with a musical background, especially those who enjoy stories set in 1970s Spanish rock. Also recommended for those looking for a narrative about dreams, ambitions, and the difficult decisions that come with pursuing an artistic vocation in an adverse social and family context.
What this book offers
- A realistic and vibrant immersion into the 1970s Spanish music scene.
- A human and candid portrait of the sacrifices that the pursuit of success demands.
- A profound reflection on identity, loyalty, and the price of not betraying oneself.
- An agile and emotional plot that keeps the interest from the first page.
Data sheet
- Author: ARQUES, NEUS; MEYA, JORDI
- Publisher: ED.ALREVES,S.L
- Language: cat
- Topic: ROCK AND POP MUSIC, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION
- Collection: CATALAN
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: March 2024
- Number of pages: 266
- Weight: 560 g
Editorial review
A novel that successfully combines personal drama with the chronicle of an era. The voice of Neus Arques and Jordi Meya constructs an authentic and vulnerable protagonist, capable of generating empathy while the reader witnesses his rise and his contradictions. The plot, well-documented and full of details about the musical world, offers a lucid look at dreams and their costs. Recommended for those looking for a read with rhythm, emotion, and a background of reflection on the price of success.