Description
Journey to the Battle of the Ebro
Book Summary
A novel that combines historical fiction and time travel to offer a unique perspective on the Battle of the Ebro, the bloodiest and most decisive episode of the Spanish Civil War. Two brothers from the end of the 20th century travel to November 1938 to fight alongside their Republican grandfather. In the middle of the war front, they will have to decide whether to try to alter the past to save him from death. A work that invites reflection on historical memory and the legacy of the defeated.
What is it about?
The novel focuses on two antagonistic brothers who, thanks to time travel, are transported to the final days of the Battle of the Ebro in November 1938. There, they fight alongside their Republican grandfather while facing a moral dilemma: weighing the viability of altering their family past to save him from the death that befalls him on the last day of the battle. Through this experience, the work not only narrates a war episode but also forces the reader to re-examine their own position regarding the recovery of historical memory, especially that of the defeated, which was denied for decades and only weakly reclaimed during the transition.
Main themes
- The Battle of the Ebro as a key episode of the Spanish Civil War.
- Time travel as a resource to explore the family and collective past.
- The ethical dilemma of altering history to save a life.
- Historical memory and the recognition of the defeated.
- Family relationships and the generational clash between two antagonistic brothers.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for readers interested in historical fiction set in the Spanish Civil War, especially those looking for an original perspective that combines war narrative with elements of science fiction. It is also suitable for those who wish to reflect on historical memory and the legacy of the conflict, as well as for fans of family stories with moral dilemmas and time travel.
What this book offers
- An immersive and unique vision of the final days of the Battle of the Ebro from a contemporary perspective.
- An ethical and emotional approach to the consequences of trying to change the past.
- A deep reflection on the importance of recovering the historical memory of the defeated.
- A narrative that combines war action with family and moral introspection.
- An invitation to question one's own position before history and its narrative.
Technical specifications
- Author: MARTINEZ I SURINYAC, GABRIEL
- Publisher: COSSETANIA
- Language: cat
- Topic: HISTORICAL FICTION
- Collection: NARRATIVE
- Binding: Paperback
- Date of publication: April 2005
- Number of pages: 320
- Weight: 529 g
Editorial review
Journey to the Battle of the Ebro is a novel that stands out for its ability to fuse two seemingly distant genres: historical fiction and time travel. The author takes advantage of this combination to offer the reader a narrative experience that not only recreates one of the harshest episodes of the Civil War, but also poses fundamental questions about memory, identity, and the duty to remember. Its structure, centered on the dilemma of two brothers, provides a human and emotional counterpoint that makes historical reflection close and accessible. Recommended for those looking for a read that entertains while also inviting reflection.