Description
ADELLA DEL RIU
Book Summary
On a summer Saturday night in a village in the Ebro Delta, the local festival illuminates the square with colorful light bulbs. Among couples dancing a pasodoble, stifled and laughing, a story is woven that captures the essence of a collective moment. Jordi Gilabert invites the reader to immerse themselves in a vibrant and nostalgic atmosphere, where music, heat, and human relationships merge into an unforgettable night. This short novel offers an intimate look at rural life and the emotions that surface in a festive context, with a relatable and evocative style.
What is it about?
The story takes place in a village in the Ebro Delta during a night of local festivities. The marquee, lit by colored bulbs, is the setting where couples dance a pasodoble amidst a stifling and joyful atmosphere. Through this framework, the author explores the interactions between the characters, their experiences, and the feelings that emerge in a space of community celebration. The narrative focuses on capturing an ephemeral moment, where music and summer heat act as catalysts for emotions and memories, offering a reflection on the connection between people and their environment.
Main themes
- Rural life and festive traditions in the Ebro Delta
- Human relationships and social interactions in a community context
- Nostalgia and collective memory through a summer night
- The role of music and celebration as cultural expression
Who is it recommended for?
This work is recommended for readers interested in contemporary Catalan narrative who are looking for short, evocative stories set in rural environments. It is ideal for those who appreciate sensory descriptions and atmospheres laden with detail, as well as for those who want to explore life in the Ebro Delta through a relatable and authentic literary lens.
What this book offers
- An immersion into the festive and human atmosphere of an Ebro Delta village
- A short narrative that captures the essence of a collective moment
- A reflection on the emotions and relationships that sprout in a context of celebration
- A relatable literary style that connects the reader with rural life
Technical specifications
- Author: GILABERT, JORDI
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: cat
- Subject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION
- Collection: NOTES DE COLOR
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: September 2019
- Number of pages: 168
- Weight: 368 g
Editorial review
ADELLA DEL RIU is a novel that stands out for its ability to transport the reader to a specific time and place, thanks to descriptive and sensory prose. Jordi Gilabert manages to create a vibrant and nostalgic atmosphere that may interest both local readers and those seeking a short but intense literary experience. Its publication within the NOTES DE COLOR collection positions it as an accessible and well-edited work, ideal for those who wish to discover contemporary Catalan narrative with a focus on rural life and traditions.