{"product_id":"9791399014693","title":"100,000 CANDLES","description":"\u003ch2\u003e100,000 CANDLES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdelmar 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship breakups and emotional grief.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for identity and meaning in moments of crisis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe power of memory and reviewing the past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe transformation of reality through perception and imagination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIsolation as a catalyst for introspection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersive reading experience that blends psychological introspection with elements of mystery and fantasy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn honest and poetic perspective on pain and personal growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique narrative style, heir to the most visceral literary tradition, that invites reflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to connect with a work that was a pioneer in its commitment to emotive literature in Catalan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: SANGLAS, JORDI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Distorsions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: DISTORSIONS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: January 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 279\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 400 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100,000 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DISTORSIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405536715099,"sku":"9791399014693","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/979139901469.jpg?v=1781827733","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9791399014693","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}