{"product_id":"9788416054428","title":"Mario's loop","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMario's Loop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA novel that weaves together the friendship of three working-class teenagers during the twilight of the Franco era, later exploring their paths in Spain’s Transition period and the present day. With fluid prose and a critical gaze, the work offers a generational and social portrait while denouncing corruption and abuses of power. A read that combines the nostalgia of an era with an incisive reflection on the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story begins in a high school in the final years of the Franco regime, where three youths from humble backgrounds forge a friendship that will mark their lives. The narrative focuses on one of them, who, after a youthful stumble, is forced down an unexpected and atypical path. Through his experiences and those of his companions, the novel recreates the social and political atmosphere of the end of the dictatorship and the dawn of the Transition, capturing nearly forgotten details of the collective memory. In parallel, and set in more recent times, the plot introduces a biting critique of the country’s corruption and ruling elites, encompassing both the political and judicial spheres, without exempting the rest of society from its responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFriendship and personal evolution across the decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial and political portrait of Spain during the late Franco era and the Transition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of institutional corruption and abuse of power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe consequences of a youthful mistake and the capacity for reinvention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollective memory and the contrast between past and present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in contemporary fiction novels with strong historical and social roots. Especially suitable for those seeking a narrative that combines character development with a critical reflection on politics and justice in Spain. It will also appeal to those who wish to relive or better understand the atmosphere of the end of the Franco regime and the Transition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion in late 20th-century Spain through a story of friendship and overcoming adversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical and lucid perspective on corruption and the functioning of institutions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCredible and relatable characters whose trajectories reflect the changes in a society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA fluid narrative that intertwines personal drama with social satire.\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 Suárez Tallé, José Antonio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidalia\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\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e ARTS, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e NARRATIVE\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 September 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 274\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 366 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA work that achieves a dual goal: narrating a story of friendship and personal growth against a historical backdrop, and offering a sharp and pertinent social critique. The temporal structure, jumping from past to present, enriches the plot and allows the reader to draw connections between memory and current reality. It is a recommended title for those who value fiction with a social conscience and polished yet accessible prose.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ACIDALIA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405542187355,"sku":"9788416054428","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841605442.jpg?v=1781827985","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416054428","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}