{"product_id":"9788412466485","title":"Moon of crows","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCrow Moon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFernando Martínez Laínez, one of the essential names in crime fiction in Spain, offers in \"Crow Moon\" a collection of short stories that distills the essence of the crime genre. The reader will find brief stories that, over time, explore the rawest realism and the existential fiber of crime. This book is a gateway to the quintessence of noir narrative, where each tale functions as a flash of tension and humanity, showcasing the mastery of a veteran author in the craft of the short story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume brings together a series of stories with diverse content, united by the common thread of criminal realism. Martínez Laínez delves into the darkest motivations of human beings, exploring situations where morality becomes blurred and survival takes precedence. Through plots spanning different eras and settings, the author demonstrates that the short story is not just a format, but the pure germ of the crime novel. Each story is an inquiry into the human condition from the perspective of crime, mystery, and psychological tension, offering an intense and fragmented reading experience that reveals the versatility of the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCriminal realism and existentialism in the noir genre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe short story as the quintessence of the crime novel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExploration of the morality and psychology of the criminal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVariety of plots and settings within the criminal universe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe trajectory and mastery of a reference author in Spain.\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 fans of crime and detective novels who wish to delve into the short story format, as well as followers of Fernando Martínez Laínez's work. It is also ideal for readers looking for agile and fragmented reading with the intensity of criminal narrative, and for those interested in gritty realism and stories with a dense, psychological atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA collection of stories that show the evolution and essence of the noir genre in Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to discover the versatility of a veteran author in the short format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent readings that allow for a quick consumption experience without losing depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn existential and realistic approach that goes beyond simple mystery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Martínez Laínez, Fernando\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ediciones Torre de Lis\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\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, CRIME AND MYSTERY GENRE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e OPEN LITERATURE\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 May 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 414\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Crow Moon\" presents itself as a reference work for lovers of the noir genre who appreciate the short story as an art form. Martínez Laínez's proposal offers a mature and coherent look at criminal realism, proving that intensity does not depend on length. It is a highly recommended read for those looking for an anthology that not only entertains but also invites reflection on the darkest corners of human nature, consolidating the author as a top-tier narrator on the Spanish literary scene.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES TORRE DE LIS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406807982427,"sku":"9788412466485","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841246648.jpg?v=1781841667","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412466485","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}