BEATING

BATEGANT

Book Summary

An island on the verge of disappearing, a writer who must decide between saving himself or dying with what he loves most, and a daughter whose bones are as fragile as glass. In "Bategant," Alba Dalmau weaves an intense and moving story about love, sacrifice, and the weight of impossible decisions. With prose that beats to the rhythm of a countdown, this novel immerses us in the final ten days of a doomed island and in the heart of a man caught between survival and loyalty. A brief yet profound work that invites us to reflect on what we are willing to lose to preserve what is essential.

What is it about?

There are ten days left before the island of Bategant disappears. Only one man knows it: Paioetqan, a writer who, in exchange for documenting the end of the island, has the chance to save himself and his family. However, he faces a tragic dilemma: his daughter, Inwik, suffers from a condition that makes her bones as fragile as glass, and any sudden movement to evacuate her could break her into a thousand pieces. As time runs out, Paioetqan is torn between the possibility of fleeing or staying with everything he loves. In parallel, Inwik discovers love for the first time, a feeling that beats strongly in the final hours of the island, marking the pulse of a heart about to burst.

Main themes

• The moral dilemma between personal survival and unconditional love for family.
• The fragility of life, represented both in Inwik’s illness and the imminent disappearance of the island.
• The power of writing as testimony and as a means to face the end.
• The discovery of love in a context of loss and urgency.
• The countdown as a catalyst for life-altering decisions and extreme emotions.

Who is it recommended for?

This work is aimed at readers who look for short but intense novels with deep emotional weight and a philosophical backdrop. It is ideal for those who enjoy stories that explore the limits of sacrifice, filial love, and impossible decisions in extreme situations. Also for those who value poetic and symbolic narrative, where landscape and time become fundamental characters.

What this book offers

• A moving reflection on love and sacrifice under extreme circumstances.
• A story that combines the tension of a countdown with the delicacy of human feelings.
• A brief yet impactful literary experience, ideal for deep reading in a short time.
• An original look at the fragility of existence and the strength of family bonds.
• A narrative that beats to the rhythm of emotions, keeping the reader in suspense until the last page.

Technical specifications

• Author: DALMAU, ALBA
• Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
• Language: cat
• Topic: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION
• Collection: NOTES DE COLOR
• Binding: Paperback
• Publication date: Not specified
• Number of pages: 96
• Weight: 210 g

Editorial review

"Bategant" is a novel that captures you from its premise: an island that is disappearing, a writer who must choose, and a daughter whose fragility changes everything. Alba Dalmau manages to construct a story of great emotional intensity in just 96 pages, proving that brevity is not at odds with depth. The work connects with readers looking for plots loaded with symbolism and moral dilemmas, and offers a literary experience that invites reflection long after having closed the book. A solid proposal for those who value contemporary narrative with a poetic pulse and heart.