Napalm in the Heart

In "Napalm in the Heart," a gripping debut by Pol Guasch, survival becomes a profound moral dilemma set against the backdrop of a war-torn future. The story follows a young man and his mother as they navigate a desolate world, with the young man maintaining a remote love through letters exchanged with Boris, his partner in a distant city. After a desperate act of violence to protect his mother, he embarks on a perilous journey to reunite with Boris, confronting the harsh realities of survival and the potential dangers of his own actions. This award-winning novel intricately explores themes of forbidden love, intimacy, and the moral complexities faced in times of crisis.