Unspeakable Chronicles is an LGBTQ+ young adult novel set in a Barcelona town in the 1960s. Miguel, its young protagonist, dreams of becoming an artist at a time when feeling different could be dangerous. Through art, friendship, and the discovery of desire, Miguel finds his path and his identity.
With a sensitive and emotional narrative, Javier Comas portrays a story of personal growth in a hostile environment, where human support and respect for one's own feelings become key.
The novel was recognized with the 2024 Todo Mejora Award for LGBTQ+ youth literature, awarded by Kabo-Bero Ediciones and It Gets Better Spain, for its value as a testament to memory, diversity, and resilience.
Author's biography
Javier Comas (Barcelona, 1961) is a writer, photographer, visual artist, and former dancer. His artistic career spans dance, photography, and contemporary art, and he has exhibited internationally. As a writer, after excelling in crime fiction and short stories, he won the 2024 Todo Mejora Award with this semi-autobiographical work that sheds light on the gay adolescent experience and asserts identity through art and friendship.
Book details:
- Written by: Javier Comas
- Publisher: Kabo&Bero Editions
- Collection: Nerabea
- Publication Date: September 27, 2024
- Format: Soft cover with flaps
- Pages: 272
- ISBN-13: 978-84-128078-6-8
- ISBN-10: 8412807863
- Spanish
- Dimensions: 14 × 21 cm
- Weight: 300 g
