Description
Back in the Day, All This Was Fields
Book Summary
A hilarious novel filled with references to Spanish basketball that narrates the return to the court of Pablo, an old elite former coach. Retired in a remote village alongside his loyal team manager, Pepe, he agrees to coach a group of local hacks. What seems like a simple story of sports-related self-improvement turns into a mystery when Pablo begins to recognize the rival coaches. Told in the first person, this fiction combines humor, nostalgia, and unexpected twists to offer an enjoyable, relatable, and surprisingly real reading experience.
What is it about?
The novel follows Pablo, a veteran basketball coach who, retired and living in a middle-of-nowhere village, decides to coach the humble local club. Together with Pepe, his former team manager, he faces a group of unpromising players. However, the plot takes a turn when Pablo begins to recognize the rival coaches, which raises his suspicions about a strange competition. Through flashbacks and multiple references to Spanish basketball, the reader discovers alongside the protagonist what is really happening. The story, told in the present tense and in the first person, combines humor with mystery and nostalgia.
Main Themes
- Second chances and redemption in sports.
- Humor as a vehicle to explore the passage of time and retirement.
- Camaraderie and loyalty in the sports environment.
- Mystery and unexpected twists in an apparently everyday plot.
- References and tributes to elite Spanish basketball.
Who is it recommended for?
For basketball fans who enjoy references to Spanish sports, as well as for readers in search of a contemporary fiction novel with a humorous and lighthearted tone. It is also ideal for those who appreciate stories about veteran characters who experience new adventures and for those who enjoy plots with a touch of mystery and nostalgia.
What this book offers
- An entertaining and agile read, with humor that is relatable and recognizable to basketball followers.
- An original plot that combines sports with mystery and plot twists.
- Nostalgia and references to elite Spanish basketball that enrich the fan's experience.
- A first-person narrative that immerses the reader in the protagonist's perspective.
- A human and endearing portrait of retirement and second chances.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Pablo Lolaso
- Publisher: Córner
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Modern and contemporary fiction, Basketball
- Collection: CORNER
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: April 2021
- Number of pages: 192
- Weight: 245 g
Editorial Review
Back in the Day, All This Was Fields is the literary debut of Pablo Lolaso, who achieves a balance between humor, nostalgia, and mystery. The novel offers a light and entertaining read, especially attractive to followers of Spanish basketball, who will enjoy the multiple references to the elite sport. The plot, although simple in appearance, contains a twist that keeps the interest and brings originality to the story. It is a recommended work for those looking for contemporary fiction with a lighthearted tone and a charismatic protagonist.