: Spanning nearly 700 pages, the novel follows the Ardoluz family from Jaca. Their journey mirrors the movement of the war itself, covering the entire Iberian Peninsula.
Uclés utilizes what some critics call "magical neorealism" to handle the trauma of war. This style allows for surreal, haunting imagery that makes the historical horror more poignant:
¿Qué prefieres?
| Format | Platform | Cost (approx.) | Notes | |--------|----------|----------------|-------| | | La Casa del Libro, Amazon.es, local independent bookstores | €12–€18 | ISBN required for ordering. | | e‑Book (ePub, Kindle) | Google Play Books, Apple Books, Kobo, Amazon Kindle | €9–€13 | Often includes a “preview” of the first chapter. | | Library Access | Biblioteca Nacional de España, regional public libraries (via eBiblio or Biblioteca Digital Hispánica ) | Free with library card | Many libraries provide an ePub loan for a limited period. | | Audiobook | Audible, Storytel (Spanish catalog) | Subscription required; some offer a free trial. | Narrated by a native Catalan voice actor, adding authenticity. |
While historical fiction regarding the Civil War is a dense genre in Spain, Uclés spent researching and writing this 700+ page epic to offer a completely fresh perspective. The narrative follows the Ardolento family , approximately forty members whose lives are systematically upended as the conflict consumes the peninsula.
: Spanning nearly 700 pages, the novel follows the Ardoluz family from Jaca. Their journey mirrors the movement of the war itself, covering the entire Iberian Peninsula.
Uclés utilizes what some critics call "magical neorealism" to handle the trauma of war. This style allows for surreal, haunting imagery that makes the historical horror more poignant:
¿Qué prefieres?
| Format | Platform | Cost (approx.) | Notes | |--------|----------|----------------|-------| | | La Casa del Libro, Amazon.es, local independent bookstores | €12–€18 | ISBN required for ordering. | | e‑Book (ePub, Kindle) | Google Play Books, Apple Books, Kobo, Amazon Kindle | €9–€13 | Often includes a “preview” of the first chapter. | | Library Access | Biblioteca Nacional de España, regional public libraries (via eBiblio or Biblioteca Digital Hispánica ) | Free with library card | Many libraries provide an ePub loan for a limited period. | | Audiobook | Audible, Storytel (Spanish catalog) | Subscription required; some offer a free trial. | Narrated by a native Catalan voice actor, adding authenticity. |
While historical fiction regarding the Civil War is a dense genre in Spain, Uclés spent researching and writing this 700+ page epic to offer a completely fresh perspective. The narrative follows the Ardolento family , approximately forty members whose lives are systematically upended as the conflict consumes the peninsula.
Freight Solutions