(originally Jo confesso in Catalan) is a monumental novel by Jaume Cabré , first published in 2011. It is widely considered a masterpiece of contemporary European literature, weaving together a vast history of evil, art, and personal guilt through the lens of a single man's fading memory. Core Premise & Plot
The story is framed as a long confession written by , a brilliant polyglot and musicologist in Barcelona. Realizing he is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease , Adrià attempts to record his life story and his family’s dark secrets for his late love, Sara, before his memories disappear. Yo confieso - Jaume CabrГ©.epub
Adrià grew up in a cold, loveless household in Barcelona’s Eixample district. His father, Felix, was a ruthless antique collector with a "murky past" involving the extortion of Nazi victims. (originally Jo confesso in Catalan) is a monumental