Description
At Sunset
Book Summary
A shipwright and writer, tired of following the path laid out for him, makes a radical decision: to flee from his memories and cast himself out to sea on an unknown route. This novel, written in Catalan, chronicles his physical and emotional journey to a village in Morocco that welcomes him unconditionally. There, while building a lanteen-rigged boat, the protagonist confronts his inner demons, frustrated loves, and the harsh reality of borders and human trafficking. A work that explores identity, displacement, and the humanity of a foreign people, with a perspective that avoids both paternalism and ethnocentrism.
What is it about?
The novel follows the story of a man who, after a life marked by the decisions he has made, decides to break away from everything. He abandons his former life and goes to Morocco, where a small coastal village becomes his refuge. There, the construction of a boat becomes an excuse to delve into his own inner self, stir up his wounds, and face his ghosts. Through this experience, the reader discovers the reality of the Moroccan people, with their miseries and virtues, and is confronted with the harshness of borders and human trafficking. In parallel, the plot explores the various facets of love: a postponed love, a frustrated love, and a betrayed love, which have marked the protagonist's life.
Main themes
- Fleeing from the past and seeking oblivion as a driver for change
- Building a boat as a metaphor for personal reconstruction
- Humanity of the Moroccan people, far from stereotypes and paternalism
- Reality of borders and human trafficking from an intimate perspective
- Love in its multiple forms: postponed, frustrated, and betrayed
- Displacement and the search for one's own identity in a foreign environment
Who is it recommended for?
This work is ideal for readers interested in contemporary Catalan narrative who are looking for stories of introspection and inner journeys. Recommended for those who enjoy novels that address themes such as identity, displacement, and confronting the past, as well as for anyone who wants to encounter a sensitive look at Moroccan culture and the reality of borders, free from clichés.
What this book offers
- A profound reflection on the capacity for redemption and facing one's own demons
- A human and nuanced vision of the reality of Morocco and the tragedy of borders
- An exploration of the different faces of love and its impact on a person's life
- Careful prose that invites introspection and connection with the protagonist's journey
- A narrative that avoids clichés and offers an authentic perspective free of prejudice
Technical specifications
- Author: PUIG ARTIGAS, IVONE
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: cat
- Topic: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION
- Collection: NOTES DE COLOR
- Binding: Paperback
- Number of pages: 176
- Weight: 385 g
Editorial review
At Sunset is a novel that successfully combines the physical journey with the inner journey. The author constructs a narrative that, starting from a simple premise, delves into universal themes such as flight, identity, and love. The view of Moroccan culture, far from paternalism, and the description of the reality of borders bring a layer of depth and topicality to the work. Recommended for readers looking for a reflective and emotional read, with a narrative style that invites introspection.