{"product_id":"9788413562575","title":"TROPIC OF MYANMAR","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTROPIC OF MYANMAR\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scientific expedition to the remote Iwo Mura valley in Myanmar's Kachin State turns into a psychological and fantastical journey. Hèctor Pàl·luch, an academic searching for a prosimian that might give meaning to his career and calm his anxiety, delves into a territory where legends speak of a monstrous being capable of sucking the souls of the living. Accompanied by the guide Thalim, Hèctor's scientific project collapses as the myth becomes increasingly plausible. This work, winner of the XIII Pollença Narrative Prize 2022, combines adventure and fantasy with a dark and personal background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHèctor Pàl·luch, a researcher trapped by anxiety and a lack of purpose, reluctantly agrees to lead an expedition to the Iwo Mura valley, an isolated spot in Myanmar. His goal is to find a prosimian that can justify his academic work and, perhaps, turn his life around. He is accompanied by Thalim, a native guide who knows the valley's dark legends, which speak of a demonic being, a kind of vampire that feeds on human emotions. As the expedition progresses, the border between science and myth blurs. What begins as a rational search transforms into a confrontation with his own fears and with a truth that defies logic. The novel explores the fragility of the human mind and how beliefs can shape reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for meaning in a context of anxiety and personal crisis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe confrontation between scientific reason and ancestral beliefs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe power of legends and folklore to shape collective fear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between humans and the wild, unknown nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGeographical isolation as a catalyst for inner exploration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers who enjoy adventure novels with a strong psychological and fantastical component. Recommended for those looking for stories that combine the exploration of remote landscapes with deep character introspection. Also for those interested in narratives that challenge the limits of science and reason in the face of mystery and the unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn adventure plot set in an exotic and little-explored setting like the Kachin region of Myanmar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on anxiety and the search for purpose in a world dominated by academic logic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA literary journey that fuses the fantasy genre with psychological realism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn exploration of how legends can influence the perception of reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn award-winning work that offers an intense and atmospheric reading experience.\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 PICH, OSCAR M.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern and contemporary fiction, Adventure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Notes de color\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 March 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 184\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 299 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA novel that stands out for its ability to weave an oppressive and mysterious atmosphere, where science and myth compete for the truth. The author constructs a story that, starting from adventure, invites reflection on internal fears and the search for meaning. Its victory at the Pollença Narrative Prize confirms the quality of a work that knows how to maintain the reader's interest until the end. Recommended for those looking for a read that goes beyond simple action and offers a journey into the depths of the human psyche.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405137437019,"sku":"9788413562575","price":17.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841356257.jpg?v=1781824004","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788413562575","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}