{"product_id":"9788416227303","title":"THE SECRET DEPTH OF THINGS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE SECRET DEPTH OF THINGS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA novel that combines humor, social critique, and philosophical reflection in an island setting. Antonio Orihuela tells the story of Víctor Fuertes, a man who, feeling like an outcast in a society that excludes him, decides to kidnap the dog of one of the island's millionaires. What begins as an act of rebellion turns into an unexpected initiatory journey, where the animal's indifference, the employees' cunning, and an encounter with unorthodox sages in the mountains reveal a profound secret about existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVíctor Fuertes is a man who has internalized the social message that he is surplus. In a desperate act, he decides to kidnap the dog of a powerful, wealthy man on the island, believing that this will allow him to get attention or exert some form of power. However, his plan clashes with two unexpected realities: the dog's total indifference toward its owner and the cunning mischief of the millionaire's employees. Forced to flee, Víctor takes refuge in an old lighthouse, where his escape becomes an initiatory journey guided by a group of old, unorthodox sages from the mountains. Through these teachings, the novel explores the search for meaning in a world that discards those who do not fit in, revealing the secret depth of things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial exclusion and the feeling of being surplus in contemporary society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRebellion and individual resistance against economic power and indifference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInitiatory journey and the search for meaning through unorthodox knowledge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between humans and animals as a mirror of human relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of materialism and the superficiality of the elites.\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 narrative with a strong component of social critique, who appreciate acid humor and stories of personal transformation. It is also suitable for those looking for novels that combine action with philosophical reflection and island magical realism, without sacrificing polished and accessible prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original perspective on exclusion and resistance, far from conventional discourses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative journey that invites reflection on the value of what society discards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEccentric and memorable characters that enrich the plot with folk and unorthodox wisdom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA lucid and entertaining critique of power and indifference, without losing its literary tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn agile yet profound read in a paperback format that makes it easy to carry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Antonio Orihuela\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: La Oveja Roja\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Narrative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: November 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 144\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 230 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Secret Depth of Things is a novel that strikes a remarkable balance between social critique and adventure narrative. Antonio Orihuela builds a story that, starting from an almost absurd premise, leads to a profound reflection on the individual's place in a society that marginalizes them. The prose is precise and evocative, and the secondary characters, especially the mountain sages, provide a layer of folk wisdom that enriches the whole. It is a work that will interest those looking for a read that is both entertaining and capable of provoking a critical view of the current world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA OVEJA ROJA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406752768347,"sku":"9788416227303","price":14.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841622730.jpg?v=1781840221","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416227303","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}