{"product_id":"9788417200213","title":"FAR FROM THE CHAMPAGNE","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFar from Champagne\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarlos Torrero presents a collection of stories that dismantles the facade of the American dream and its more glamorous European version. Through a gallery of characters dealing with routine and disenchantment, the author offers a lucid and uncompromising look at the gap between promised happiness and everyday reality. A book that finds beauty and truth in the lives of those who struggle against the prose of daily life, without sweeteners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFar from Champagne\u003c\/em\u003e gathers a series of tales that address and combat the cheap, motivational philosophy that permeates advertising, social media, and even breakfast mugs. Faced with that false image of success and happiness, the book constructs a mosaic of failed marriages, broken families, survivors, losers, and lonely people. They are individuals, formerly middle class and now in a lower-upper category, who face the prose of the days. The reader will find here a reflection on real life, with its contradictions and its beauty, but without added sugars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe disenchantment of the American dream and its European version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe critique of motivational culture and imposed happiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe fragility of relationships and marriages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe daily struggle of the middle class against precariousness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBeauty and truth in anonymous lives and failures.\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 readers who appreciate contemporary short fiction with a critical and realistic approach. It is ideal for those who seek stories that reflect the complexity of modern life, far from sugar-coated discourses, and that connect with imperfect characters and everyday situations. It will also interest those who enjoy sharp prose and a lucid look at today's society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn honest and uncompromising vision of the social and emotional reality of our time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStories that invite reflection on success, happiness, and failure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA gallery of memorable characters who represent the daily struggle of many.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA read that combines social criticism with literary sensitivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative experience that prioritizes truth over ornamentation.\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 Torrero, Carlos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sloper, S.L\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e La noche polar\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 April 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 172\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 254 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFar from Champagne\u003c\/em\u003e presents itself as a solid literary proposal within contemporary short fiction. Its main appeal lies in Carlos Torrero's ability to portray the fragility of modern aspirations with precise and unadorned prose. The work connects with an audience looking for a read that does not avoid the rough edges of reality, offering a necessary counterpoint to the narrative of easy success. It is a book that, due to its theme and tone, may be of particular interest to those who value literature as a critical mirror of society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SLOPER, S.L","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407442895195,"sku":"9788417200213","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841720021.jpg?v=1781856055","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417200213","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}