{"product_id":"9788417036591","title":"Boundary marker","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBorne\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a city devastated by drought and war, young Rachel survives by scavenging through the remains of a ruined world. Her life, marked by the constant danger of failed biological experiments and a giant bear, takes an unexpected turn when she discovers Borne, a strange green creature she decides to take under her wing. As Borne grows, his presence alters the fragile balance of power in the city, forcing Rachel to confront questions about identity, loyalty, and the nature of life itself. This is a masterpiece of contemporary science fiction that combines hypnotic prose with a profound reflection on motherhood and survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story follows Rachel, a scavenger who survives in a post-apocalyptic city dominated by the remnants of the Company, an entity that conducted uncontrolled biological experiments. Along with Wick, her partner and a former Company employee, Rachel inhabits a ruined shelter. Their routine of searching and danger is broken when she finds Borne, a green and charismatic mass that appears to be an unknown life form. Upon bringing him home, Rachel begins to care for him and teach him about the world, establishing a bond that recalls the marine life of her childhood on an island. However, as Borne grows and becomes more complex, he also becomes a destabilizing factor in the city, attracting the attention of dangerous powers and putting Rachel's loyalty to Wick and herself to the test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSurvival in a hostile and post-apocalyptic environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe nature of identity and consciousness in non-human life forms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationships of dependency, motherhood, and care under extreme conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe impact of uncontrolled biotechnology and corporate experimentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe balance of power and personal transformation through the bond with the unknown.\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 science fiction readers who are looking for atmospheric and philosophical narratives, with a focus on the exploration of life and consciousness rather than fast-paced action. It is ideal for those who enjoy authors like China Miéville or Ursula K. Le Guin, and for those interested in stories that combine biological estrangement with deep emotional introspection. It will also be attractive to readers of contemporary fiction who appreciate literary prose and original, unsettling world-building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersive reading experience that challenges genre conventions by focusing on the relationship between a human and an enigmatic creature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original reflection on motherhood, care, and responsibility in a context of extreme survival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique and detailed world, populated by strange biological creatures and an oppressive atmosphere that lingers long after the final page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that invites one to question the boundaries between the human, the animal, and the artificial.\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 Vandermeer, Jeff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colmena\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, SCIENCE FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e FICTION\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 January 1980\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 432\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 620 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorne is a daring and fascinating proposal within speculative science fiction. Jeff Vandermeer builds a dark and poetic fable about coexisting with the strange, where the relationship between Rachel and the titular creature becomes the pivot of a story that is both intimate and epic. His dense and evocative narrative style may be demanding for some readers, but it rewards them with a unique literary experience. Recommended for those looking for science fiction that prioritizes atmosphere and reflection over conventional plot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COLMENA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405707108699,"sku":"9788417036591","price":19.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841703659.jpg?v=1781830638","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417036591","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}