{"product_id":"9788415456346","title":"BEARDED ONES","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBARBAMECS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA man has dinner at his sister's house with a message in his pocket. A son demands a sacrifice his parents may not be willing to make. In this collection of stories, Yannick Garcia gives a literary voice to characters who are usually nothing more than eternal supporting actors, asserting their right to take risks, make mistakes, and learn, just like everyone else. Through everyday situations charged with tension, the reader will discover \"barbamecs\"—men who, though beardless, believe they are in control of the situation, but who must face their perpetual adolescences to discover what they are really made of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBarbamecs\u003c\/em\u003e is a collection of stories that explore the complexity of human relationships through characters who find themselves on the border between youth and maturity. The work presents various independent stories connected by a common theme: the struggle against one's own immaturity. A son who demands a sacrifice, a woman who explores the limits of desire, two brothers trying to complete each other, or a man who decides to carry out one final action, whatever the price. They are all \"barbamecs,\" young men who believe they have everything under control, but who face situations that force them to mature and discover their true identity. The narrative gives center stage to those who are usually secondary in other stories, giving them the opportunity to take risks, make mistakes, and learn from their own errors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eImmaturity and the transition to adulthood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFamily relationships and the sacrifices they entail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe exploration of desire and personal limits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for identity in a gray and complex world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCommunication and misunderstandings in human relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is recommended for readers interested in contemporary short fiction in Catalan who are looking for intimate stories centered on characters and their internal conflicts. It is ideal for those who enjoy stories that explore human psychology, family relationships, and the process of personal maturation, with a literary style that gives a voice to secondary, everyday characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA collection of stories that delve into the complexity of human relationships and the passage to maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique literary perspective that gives prominence to characters who are usually secondary in other works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStories that invite reflection on one's own identity, sacrifices, and mistakes as part of learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA relatable and authentic narrative that connects with the reader's own experiences and emotions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: GARCIA PORRES, YANNICK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: NOTES DE COLOR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: December 2004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 120\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 254 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBarbamecs\u003c\/em\u003e presents itself as a work of short fiction that offers an honest, unvarnished look at youth and its contradictions. Yannick Garcia builds credible characters and everyday situations that nonetheless distill a deep emotional charge. The value of the work lies in its ability to portray the fragility and strength of those who have not yet finished developing, turning their doubts and mistakes into the engine of the narrative. It is a recommended read for those looking for stories that, through simplicity, address universal themes such as identity, desire, and the need to find one's own path.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405157228891,"sku":"9788415456346","price":11.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841545634.jpg?v=1781824216","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788415456346","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}