{"product_id":"9788416537440","title":"The Isle of Pines","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Pine Islands\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a premonitory dream about infidelity, a university professor abandons his rational and pragmatic life to embark on an impulsive trip to Japan. There, his encounter with an eccentric student searching for the perfect place to commit suicide transforms his journey into a unique pilgrimage. Between the classical poetry of Basho and a suicide manual, this novel explores culture shock, melancholy, and existential absurdity with a tone that is as profound as it is humorous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGilbert Silvester, a Western academic tethered to logic and coffee, flees his home after a nightmare. His destination is Japan, a country that embodies the polar opposite of his practical nature. In Tokyo, he meets Yosa Tamagotchi, a young nihilist who carries a suicide manual and is looking for the ideal setting to die. Gilbert, instead of dissuading him, decides to join him in his search. Soon, the journey doubles: while Yosa pursues his grim goal, Gilbert follows the path of the poet Basho toward Matsushima Bay, where the moon illuminates the pines. The novel thus intertwines two journeys: one toward death and the other toward classical beauty, questioning the meaning of life, loneliness, and the connection between cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe contrast between Western rationality and Japanese spirituality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExistential melancholy and the search for meaning in daily life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTravel as a transformative experience and a confrontation with death.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe influence of classical poetry (Basho's haikus) on the perception of landscape and emotion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe unlikely friendship between two people in opposing life crises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers of contemporary fiction who enjoy novels with a philosophical background, a rich cultural setting, and a tone that combines humor, tenderness, and reflection. It is ideal for those who appreciate stories of travel, cross-cultural encounters, and eccentric characters in search of answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA lucid and moving look at the midlife crisis and the desire to escape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate, non-touristy portrait of contemporary Japan, blended with its poetic heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on death and suicide treated with sensitivity and without melodrama.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRefined prose that weaves the narrative together with fragments of haikus, enriching the reading experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA story that invites you to rethink routine and the value of small moments of beauty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Poschmann, Marion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Hoja de Lata Editorial\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: SENSIBLES A LAS LETRAS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: March 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 192\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 290 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA short but nuance-dense novel that successfully combines absurd humor with poetic introspection. The author manages to build an atmosphere where the mundane and the transcendental merge, offering a read that is both entertaining and provocative. Recommended for those looking for a work that engages with Japanese literary tradition without losing its contemporary, European voice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOJA DE LATA EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406721016155,"sku":"9788416537440","price":17.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841653744.jpg?v=1781838947","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788416537440","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}