{"product_id":"9788415156307","title":"Edge of the world, the","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWorld's End\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this science fiction novel, BZ Gundhalinu, a member of the elite of the planet Kharemough, lives in exile after abandoning the Summer Queen on Tiamat. The scars on his wrists bear witness to his fall from grace. Seeking oblivion or death, he travels to the planet Four, a galactic junkyard where World's End stands. There, in a hell where reality is distorted and time flows randomly, Gundhalinu will face an unexpected opportunity: to regain his honor, redeem his family, and, perhaps, be reunited with the love he lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story follows BZ Gundhalinu, an exile from Kharemoughi society who carries the shame of having transgressed its codes. His destiny leads him to the planet Four, a marginal world where galactic scum converges around World's End, a legendary and dangerous place. At the heart of this hell lies the Lake of Fire, a space where the laws of reality collapse: time curves, matter melts, and unreality takes hold. It is in this extreme environment that Gundhalinu must face his inner demons and seek redemption, while the possibility of restoring his honor and returning to the side of the woman he loves opens up before him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRedemption and personal honor in a context of exile and disgrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLove and sacrifice across cultural and spatial barriers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExploration of distorted realities and space-time chaos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of rigid social codes and their consequences on the individual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSurvival in hostile and marginal environments of the galaxy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is aimed at fans of classic science fiction with a focus on complex worlds, redemption plots, and deep emotional conflicts. It is ideal for readers who enjoy stories of exiles, interstellar travel, and universes where reality blurs, as well as for followers of the Tiamat series or the work of Joan D. Vinge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersive narrative that combines space adventure with an intimate drama of redemption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original exploration of temporal distortion and unreality as narrative elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA complex protagonist, whose internal and external struggles generate a deep emotional connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA meaningful continuation of the Tiamat universe, expanding its myths and conflicts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on honor, love, and the possibility of second chances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Joan D. Vinge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grupo Editorial AJEC\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 Fiction and related topics, Science Fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arrakis Ficción\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 October 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorld's End is a novel that appeals as much to the science fiction reader as to one seeking a story of redemption and love. Joan D. Vinge constructs a fascinating and dangerous setting, World's End, which acts as a catalyst for its protagonist's transformation. The work stands out for its emotional depth and its ability to integrate speculative concepts, such as time distortion, into a personal and moving plot. For those already familiar with the Tiamat universe, this installment offers a new perspective and closes narrative arcs in a satisfying way, while for new readers, it represents an entry point to one of the most beloved sagas in the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GRUPO EDITORIAL AJEC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408342933851,"sku":"9788415156307","price":14.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841515630.jpg?v=1781861579","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788415156307","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}