Description
CUBA!
Book Summary
An intimate and human look at the Cuban War from the perspective of the Spanish soldiers sent to the conflict. Guillem Rosselló crafts a novel that precisely balances history and fiction, focusing on the small details that escape politics and military strategy. The reader will discover the subhuman conditions, malnutrition, disease, and extreme suffering that marked these men's experience, offering a raw and emotional view of a key episode in our history.
What is it about?
The novel delves into the background of the Cuban War through the experiences of the Spanish soldiers who had to travel to the island. Far from focusing on major political decisions or tactical movements, the work pauses on the human factor: the traces and nuances that make up the individual experience amidst the chaos of war. Through a narrative that avoids grand speeches, the daily hell endured by these men is effectively conveyed: hunger, disease, despair, and the struggle for survival in a hostile environment. The underlying thesis suggests that it is precisely this human factor—that individual resilience or fragility—that can decide the outcome of the final battle.
Main Themes
- The Cuban War from the perspective of the common Spanish soldier.
- Human suffering and subhuman conditions in armed conflicts.
- The balance between documented history and narrative fiction.
- The influence of human factors (nutrition, health, morale) on the outcome of a war.
- Historical memory and the revision of key episodes from a personal and emotional viewpoint.
Who is it recommended for?
This work is aimed at readers interested in historical fiction, especially 19th-century armed conflicts and Spanish history. It will also be attractive to those seeking stories that prioritize the human experience and personal drama over epic or military strategy. It is recommended reading for those who wish to understand the human cost of the Cuban War beyond the official data.
What this book offers
- A human and close-up view of a historical episode often treated from a political or military perspective.
- A narrative that combines historical rigor with emotional and accessible fiction.
- A reflection on the suffering and resilience of soldiers in extreme conditions.
- The opportunity to learn about the small details that marked daily life on the Cuban front.
- A perspective that invites us to reconsider who and what really decides the fate of a war.
Technical Data
- Author: ROSSELLO, GUILLEM
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: cat
- Topic: HISTORICAL FICTION
- Collection: FONDO
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: January 2020
- Number of pages: 192
- Weight: 420 g
Editorial Review
CUBA! presents itself as a solid proposal within historical fiction, standing out for its focus on the human factor and the everyday details of the war. Guillem Rosselló achieves a narrative balance that avoids both pamphleteering and academic coldness, offering a read that connects emotionally with the reader without losing rigor. Its brevity (192 pages) makes it an accessible option for those who wish to approach this conflict from an intimate and revealing perspective. A work that adds value for fans of history and good storytelling.