Description
WET PAPER
Book Summary
A story of love, freedom, and personal rediscovery set in the years leading up to the Spanish Civil War. The reader will follow Màxim, a successful orchestra conductor in the great European theaters, whose destiny crosses paths in Paris with an enigmatic young woman from the Maestrat, a land of maquis. Through this encounter, the novel explores the capacity for resilience and adaptation to radical changes, showing how, when all limits are exceeded, the best role an artist can play is that of their own life.
What is it about?
The novel is set in the turbulent times that preceded the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War. Màxim, an orchestra conductor triumphing in the great European theaters, maintains strong ties to his hometown. Thanks to his travels, he discovers the true meaning and importance of freedom. Chance leads him to find love in Paris through an enigmatic girl from the Maestrat, a region marked by the presence of the maquis. Beside her, he will experience a new way of life that will take him down unexpected paths. However, the call of his origins will lead him to rediscover the trail of his parents and home. Paper Mullat is a story deeply marked by the capacity for resilience and adaptation to radical changes, like the waters of rivers, which are never the same.
Main Themes
- Love as a catalyst for change and personal discovery.
- The search for individual freedom in a turbulent historical context.
- The conflict between the call of one's origins and cosmopolitan life.
- The capacity for resilience and adaptation in the face of radical circumstances.
- The role of the artist and authenticity in one's own life.
Who is it recommended for?
Recommended for readers interested in historical romance narrative with a social and political backdrop. Especially attractive for those who enjoy love stories set in the Europe of the 30s, with characters torn between their roots and the desire for freedom. Also for those who appreciate novels that explore identity, art, and the human capacity to reinvent oneself.
What this book offers
- An immersion into the European atmosphere prior to the Spanish Civil War, combining urban and rural settings.
- A love story that acts as an engine for personal and vital transformation.
- A reflection on the importance of authenticity and the value of playing one's own role in life.
- A narrative that intertwines art, music, and history with human emotions.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Francesca Aliern
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: Catalan
- Genre: Modern and contemporary fiction, Historical romance narrative
- Collection: Notes de color
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: February 2020
- Number of pages: 184
- Weight: 403 g
Editorial Review
A novel that successfully combines historical romance with the exploration of personal identity. The author sets the plot in a period of great political tension, using music and travel as metaphors for freedom and change. The work is particularly attractive to those looking for an emotional and reflective read, with characters who evolve in a credible way. Its narrative style, which evokes the fluidity of water, connects well with the reader who appreciates stories of resilience and love in significant historical contexts.