{"product_id":"9788412078404","title":"Stinging animals","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStinging Animals\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStinging Animals\u003c\/strong\u003e is a collection of fifteen stories that explore the sharpest side of human nature. Carolina Sarmiento gives voice to characters trapped by grudges, wrong decisions, and daily frustrations, who ultimately decide to settle scores with their past. With a razor-sharp style and an unsettling gaze, the author invites the reader to confront contained rage and the search for a vindicating happiness. A work that combines contemporary fiction with corrosive black humor, perfect for those seeking stories that leave a mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fifteen stories that make up this volume revolve around characters who have been wounded by life and who, at some point, made a decision that derailed their destiny. Frustrated musicians, blocked writers, disappointed parents, and ordinary people drag their mistakes like dead weight, until the accumulated rage pushes them to act. Each story is a small explosion of contained venom, a sting that seeks to serve justice or simply release pain. The narration moves between resentment and the need to reclaim one's own happiness, without concessions or easy morals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eGrudge and revenge as emotional drivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eThe frustration of characters trapped by past decisions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eRage as a catalyst for personal change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack humor as a tool to address pain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eThe search for happiness in adverse contexts\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 who enjoy short fiction with an acidic and provocative tone. It is ideal for those looking for stories that explore the most uncomfortable emotions, such as rage and resentment, from a literary and unsweetened perspective. It will also be attractive to fans of contemporary fiction who appreciate black humor and endings that invite reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eA lucid, unfiltered look at human nature and its contradictions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eStories that provoke an intense emotional reaction, from discomfort to identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eA direct and sharp narrative style, with dialogues and situations that hook from the very first line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to reflect on forgiveness, revenge, and the possibility of redemption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eA brief but impactful read, perfect for those looking for stories that leave a lasting impression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sarmiento, Carolina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Editorial Pez de Plata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, HUMOR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e NARRATIVA PEZ DE PLATA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 228 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStinging Animals\u003c\/strong\u003e presents itself as a literary proposition that is not afraid to explore the darkest areas of the human psyche. Carolina Sarmiento demonstrates a mastery of the short story, building characters who, despite their negative burden, remain recognizable and relatable. The work stands out for its ability to combine rage with humor, managing to make the reader transition between discomfort and complicity. It is a book that, without a doubt, will interest those who seek contemporary narrative with personality and no concessions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL PEZ DE PLATA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405862363483,"sku":"9788412078404","price":15.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841207840.jpg?v=1781833435","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412078404","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}