{"product_id":"9788410102477","title":"We act with oranges in our mouths","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWe Act with Oranges in Our Mouths\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA collection of fourteen short stories that explore the lives, emotions, and contradictions of women at different stages and in varying circumstances. From single life to retirement, and through motherhood, friendship, or emigration, each story offers an intimate and diverse look at the contemporary female condition. The work stands out for its ability to portray the complexity of relationships between women, where sisterhood and disagreement coexist in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book brings together fourteen independent stories connected by the common thread of female experiences in all their plurality. The protagonists are single, married, retired, teenage, professional, stay-at-home, aristocratic, immigrant, and friendly women. Through their stories, the author shows how these women think, feel, and conduct their lives, often in relation to other women. They do not always understand each other, but they share a common space of affections, tensions, and learning. The diversity of profiles and situations reflects the complexity of the current female experience, where sisterhood is manifested as much in gestures of support as in unresolved conflicts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe diversity of female experiences across different ages and social conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationships between women: friendship, rivalry, complicity, and disagreement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSisterhood as a complex and realistic bond between women from different backgrounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIntrospection and the emotional life of the protagonists in the face of their circumstances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEmigration, social class, and profession as factors that shape female identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in contemporary short fiction, especially those looking for stories centered on the female experience from a diverse and realistic perspective. Recommended for those who enjoy stories that explore human relationships, introspection, and the complexity of bonds between women, without idealizations or simplifications. It is also suitable for readers who value literature that reflects the plurality of voices and situations of women today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA multifaceted and realistic vision of the contemporary female experience through fourteen distinct voices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eShort stories that allow for agile, fragmented reading, ideal for intermittent reading sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on sisterhood that avoids clichés, showing both support and tensions between women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to recognize oneself in everyday situations and universal emotions from a diverse female perspective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: González, Matilde\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: EDICIONES CON M DE MUJER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: FICTION AND RELATED TOPICS, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: CON M DE MUJER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: April 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 211 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA narrative proposal that stands out for its ability to capture the diversity of the female experience without falling into generalizations. The fourteen stories offer a mosaic of voices and situations that invite reflection on the bonds between women, identity, and the contradictions of contemporary life. The author succeeds in building recognizable and emotionally plausible characters, making this work a recommended read for those looking for short stories with psychological and social depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES CON M DE MUJER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406774362459,"sku":"9788410102477","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841010247.jpg?v=1781840921","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788410102477","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}