{"product_id":"9788415539018","title":"Everything is quiet upstairs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Twin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn introspective and moving novel about loneliness, the passage of time, and the possibility of changing the course of one's life. Helmer, a fifty-five-year-old farmer, decides to take control of an existence marked by routine and isolation. Through a direct and emotional narrative, the author immerses us in the thoughts of a man who, looking back, confronts the decisions that shaped his present. A story that invites us to reflect on our own choices and the transformative power of willpower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel follows Helmer, a farmer who has lived much of his life in the shadow of his father and trapped in a lonely routine. After his father's death, and with the unexpected arrival of an old acquaintance, Helmer begins to question the path he has taken. The plot is built through constant leaps between the past and the present, revealing the events and relationships that led to his current isolation. As Helmer confronts his history, the reader witnesses a process of self-discovery and the struggle to regain control over his own destiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLoneliness and voluntary and involuntary isolation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe weight of the past and the roads not taken.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflicted relationship with the father figure and family legacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for identity and the possibility of personal redemption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe bond between human beings and the rural landscape.\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 readers who enjoy introspective and psychological narrative, with a measured pace and polished prose. It is ideal for those looking for stories centered on character development, the exploration of complex emotions, and reflection on second chances. It will also be attractive to those interested in contemporary European literature and stories set in the rural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep immersion into the psychology of a lonely and complex protagonist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that masterfully combines introspection with an everyday plot full of nuance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on how small decisions can define an entire life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDirect and emotional prose that succeeds in connecting the reader with the character's emotions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn authentic vision of country life and its emotional implications.\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 Bakker, Gerbrand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e RAYO VERDE EDITORIAL, S.L.\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rayos Globulares\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 February 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 394 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA work that stands out for its ability to explore loneliness and redemption from an honest and unpretentious perspective. Gerbrand Bakker builds a memorable character whose story, although intimate and local, resonates with universal questions about life and second chances. The narrative structure, which alternates between past and present, enriches the plot and maintains the reader's interest. A recommended novel for those who appreciate quality literature that invites reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RAYO VERDE EDITORIAL, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407170920795,"sku":"9788415539018","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841553901.jpg?v=1781849040","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788415539018","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}