{"product_id":"9788418101656","title":"BREAKUPS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRUPTURES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA graphic novel that addresses one of the bleakest episodes of the Spanish post-war period: the scandal of babies stolen during the Franco regime. Through the eyes of María, a 17-year-old girl from Paris, the work immerses the reader in a family investigation that uncovers a dark secret. The authors combine personal drama with historical memory, offering an intense visual narrative that connects the present with a traumatic past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaría, a Parisian teenager, is busy preparing for her university entrance exams when she receives news that her grandmother has been rushed to the Hospital del Mar in Barcelona. Upon arriving in the city, she and her father discover that the elderly woman is completely disoriented. While clearing out the family apartment in the Gràcia neighborhood, they find an old bundle of letters that triggers an investigation that shakes the foundations of the family. The discovery leads them to confront a dark secret related to the network of babies stolen during the Franco dictatorship, a subject that remains open in Spain's collective memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe theft of babies during the Franco regime and its ongoing repercussions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical memory and reconstructing family history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIntergenerational relationships between grandmother, father, and daughter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe impact of silence and secrets on personal identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for truth as part of the adolescent coming-of-age process.\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 historical and social graphic novels, especially those seeking plots based on real events in 20th-century Spain. It is also for young adults and adults who want to explore family drama from a contemporary visual perspective, as well as for those drawn to stories of historical memory and social justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA rigorous and moving approach to a dark chapter in Spain's recent history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA graphic narrative that combines the suspense of an investigation with the sensitivity of a family portrait.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on how the secrets of the past affect new generations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA visual work that facilitates emotional immersion in a complex subject.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: FERNANDEZ, LAURI; SIRIEIX, LAURE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: BANG EDICIONES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: GRAPHIC NOVELS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: CAOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: April 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 570 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA graphic novel that achieves a remarkable balance between personal fiction and historical testimony. María's story serves as an effective vehicle for delving into a subject that continues to generate debate and pain in Spanish society. The hardcover edition and the authors' visual narrative provide an immersive reading experience, recommended both for those already familiar with the context and for those approaching this reality for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BANG EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407650480475,"sku":"9788418101656","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841810165.jpg?v=1781858394","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418101656","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}