War, So Much War by Merce Rodoreda

Set against the backdrop of a war-torn landscape, the narrative follows a young boy named Adrià Guinart as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and survival. As he traverses through a world marked by chaos and destruction, Adrià encounters a series of enigmatic characters, each revealing different facets of human nature and the complexities of life amidst conflict. Through his encounters, the story delves into themes of innocence, loss, and the search for meaning in a world where the boundaries between reality and dreams blur. The novel paints a hauntingly poetic picture of the human condition, exploring the resilience of the spirit in the face of adversity.

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