{"product_id":"9788415539759","title":"Man on a sculpture","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMan on a Sculpture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reader enters a novel that fuses artistic ambition with the intrigue of an embezzlement scheme. Through the eyes of Hércules Degard, a peculiar narrator, the boundary between dreams and reality is explored as a group of friends attempts to transform society through art. The plot thickens with the appearance of a muse from the past who holds secrets, putting a meticulous plan at risk. A brilliant debut novel that combines social critique, suspense, and aesthetic reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel follows Hércules Degard, a man who, together with a circle of friends consisting of a photographer, an actress, and a casino dealer, embarks on an ambitious and strange project: to transform society through art. However, this ideal is intertwined with a carefully orchestrated embezzlement operation. The line between dreams and wakefulness blurs for Hércules, while the plan is threatened by the reappearance of a former muse, a female figure who holds many mysteries and whose past is linked to the protagonist. The narrative moves in an unstable balance between artistic creation, friendship, and criminal risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between art and social transformation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe border between reality and daydreaming in the protagonist's perception.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFriendship as the driving force behind ambitious and risky projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMystery and the past as elements that shape the present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe planning and execution of an embezzlement scheme as the backdrop of the plot.\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 readers looking for a contemporary novel that transcends the thriller genre to delve into artistic and social reflection. It is ideal for those who appreciate narratives with polished prose, complex characters, and a plot that blends the dreamlike with the criminal. Recommended for fans of modern fiction who explore the limits of perception and the power of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original plot that intertwines artistic idealism with a criminal plan, offering an unpredictable and stimulating read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA lead character, Hércules Degard, whose unique view of the world invites us to question the boundary between reality and imagination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the role of art as a tool for social change, far from conventional discourse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative style that combines the tension of suspense with the depth of psychological introspection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: del Olmo Alonso, Álvaro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: RAYO VERDE EDITORIAL, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: LITERATURE AND LITERARY STUDIES, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: RAYOS GLOBULARES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: November 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 448\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 643 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMan on a Sculpture presents itself as a bold and brilliant literary endeavor, typical of a debut novel that is not afraid to combine genres. Álvaro del Olmo succeeds in building a narrative where artistic ambition and criminal intrigue support each other, offering the reader an experience that goes beyond mere entertainment. The work is of particular interest to an audience looking for fiction that stimulates both the imagination and critical reflection on the contemporary world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RAYO VERDE EDITORIAL, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407170527579,"sku":"9788415539759","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841553975.jpg?v=1781849018","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788415539759","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}