Description
100,000 CANDLES
Book Summary
A novel that explores pain, memory, and personal transformation through a physical and mental journey. Amidst a personal and professional crisis, Adelmar retreats to an isolated spot on the Costa Brava, known for its UFO sightings, to try to understand the relationships that have shaped him and the ghosts of his past. With a poetic and visceral style, heir to Tom Spanbauer, Jordi Sanglas constructs a pioneering work of emotive literature in Catalan, where reality blurs and feelings take the form of monsters and songs.
What is it about?
Adelmar finds himself at a breaking point. His relationship has ended and his job causes him constant conflict. Seeking refuge, he decides to settle for a few days in a secluded corner of the Costa Brava, a place known for alleged UFO sightings. There, far from the daily noise, he begins a mental journey through his past. He revisits the relationships that have defined him, the sources of the pain he still carries, and attempts to make sense of everything he has never fully understood. The novel blends youth epic, mystery, and friendship in an environment where feelings and perceptions become confused, metaphors turn into tangible beings, and desires become songs.
Main Themes
- Relationship breakups and emotional grief.
- The search for identity and meaning in moments of crisis.
- The power of memory and reviewing the past.
- The transformation of reality through perception and imagination.
- Isolation as a catalyst for introspection.
Who is it recommended for?
This work is recommended for readers interested in an intimate and poetic narrative that explores character psychology. It is ideal for those seeking a novel that combines elements of emotional realism with touches of mystery and surrealism, and who appreciate visceral and evocative prose, similar to the style of Tom Spanbauer. It is also a suitable read for those who want to discover a pioneering voice in contemporary emotive literature in Catalan.
What this book offers
- An immersive reading experience that blends psychological introspection with elements of mystery and fantasy.
- An honest and poetic perspective on pain and personal growth.
- A unique narrative style, heir to the most visceral literary tradition, that invites reflection.
- The opportunity to connect with a work that was a pioneer in its commitment to emotive literature in Catalan.
Technical Details
- Author: SANGLAS, JORDI
- Publisher: Distorsions
- Language: cat
- Subject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION
- Collection: DISTORSIONS
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: January 2026
- Number of pages: 279
- Weight: 400 g
Editorial Review
100,000 Candles is a novel that engages the reader through its emotional honesty and its commitment to a literary style that shuns conventionalism. Jordi Sanglas constructs a work that, while starting from a personal crisis, rises to a realm where reality and imagination merge. For its target audience—readers looking for a deep and suggestive narrative—this edition represents the opportunity to rediscover a title that marked a turning point in contemporary Catalan literature.