Description
NOT AN INCH OF CLEAN
Book Summary
A collection of eleven short stories that explore the limits of reality through strange situations, mysteries, and disappearances. The author, Albert Ventura, immerses us in a universe where lost characters wander without finding their way, in a setting that feels both close and distant. The work is completed by three Japanese narratives that, while maintaining the fantastical tone of the collection, adopt a markedly different aesthetic and narrative approach, offering a literary experience that challenges the boundaries between the real and the imaginary.
What is it about?
The book brings together eleven stories that start from a recognizable environment but, filtered through a subjective gaze, drift toward the unusual. The stories explore divergent origins, fluctuating realities, and characters who fail to find their direction. The second part of the volume includes three narratives inspired by Japanese tradition, which maintain the fantastical tone of the rest but differ in their setting, characters, and narrative style, offering a perspective that is less European and closer to Eastern aesthetics.
Main themes
- Exploration of the limits of reality and the fantastic
- Mysteries and disappearances as a narrative driver
- Disoriented characters in search of their path
- Influence of Japanese narrative on contemporary literature
- Subjectivity as a filter for the perception of reality
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in fantastic and mystery literature, especially those who enjoy short stories with an introspective approach and a surreal atmosphere. It is also suitable for those looking for an approach to Japanese narrative from a Western perspective, as well as for followers of Albert Ventura's work and the La Gent del Llamp collection from Cossetània Edicions.
What this book offers
- A collection of stories that combines the everyday with the fantastic in an original way
- Three Japanese narratives that broaden the work's cultural perspective
- A literary exploration of subjectivity and the limits of reality
- An agile and evocative read, ideal for those who appreciate the short story as a genre
Technical specifications
- Author: VENTURA, ALBERT
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: cat
- Subject: LITERATURE AND LITERARY STUDIES, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION
- Collection: LA GENT DEL LLAMP (V·RIA)
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: October 2013
- Number of pages: 88
- Weight: 193 g
Editorial review
A literary proposal that stands out for its ability to combine the familiar with the strange, offering a collection of stories that invite reflection on the limits of reality. The inclusion of the Japanese narratives provides a stylistic contrast that enriches the whole and demonstrates the author's versatility. It is a work recommended for those looking for a brief but intense read, with a marked fantastic character and refined narrative sensitivity.