{"product_id":"9788412138245","title":"All of this used to be countryside back in the day.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBack in the Day, All This Was Fields\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSecond chances and redemption in sports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHumor as a vehicle to explore the passage of time and retirement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCamaraderie and loyalty in the sports environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMystery and unexpected twists in an apparently everyday plot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReferences and tributes to elite Spanish basketball.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn entertaining and agile read, with humor that is relatable and recognizable to basketball followers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original plot that combines sports with mystery and plot twists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNostalgia and references to elite Spanish basketball that enrich the fan's experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA first-person narrative that immerses the reader in the protagonist's perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA human and endearing portrait of retirement and second chances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Pablo Lolaso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Córner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Modern and contemporary fiction, Basketball\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: CORNER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: April 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 192\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 245 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CÓRNER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407258050907,"sku":"9788412138245","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841213824.jpg?v=1781851266","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412138245","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}