First published 2002
In a remote Spanish village, master potter Cipriano lives a life of quiet solitude, crafting exquisite ceramics. But his peaceful existence is upended when a powerful multinational corporation plans to build a sprawling factory near his home, forcing Cipriano and his neighbors to relocate. As he confronts the loss of his land, livelihood, and way of life, Cipriano must decide whether to leave his beloved workshop behind or resist the relentless forces of progress that threaten to consume everything he holds dear.
Genres: fiction, 20th-century, contemporary, 21st-century
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: man-vs-system, resistance
Setting: Spain, Remote Spanish Village
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
Paperback · Mariner Books