{"product_id":"9788418227080","title":"The Absent Time","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbsent Time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this novel, the reader will delve into the daily lives of four friends in the Peruvian city of San Miguel, a setting that evokes the warm and vibrant Piura. Through their conversations and adventures, the work explores friendship, survival, and the search for meaning in an environment marked by precariousness and imagination. The primary value of this book lies in its ability to portray, with humor and sharpness, the small, great stories that make up human existence, offering a unique perspective on contemporary Latin American reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story revolves around four friends who regularly meet at the bodega of \"el chino\" Revilla, a character whose only Chinese trait is the name of his business. Diego, a taxi driver who also makes a living holding places in queues for a few coins, is a frustrated inventor and a passionate observer of the lives of ants. Alongside him, the rest of the group shares their longings, failures, and dreams in a microcosm where the extraordinary slips into the routine. The plot is built from these encounters, where personal stories intertwine with the social and economic reality of an imaginary city that reflects the essence of many Peruvian urban centers. The book is a choral portrait that combines realism with touches of lyricism and a deep reflection on the passage of time and the resilience of human bonds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFriendship as a refuge and support in adversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eJob insecurity and the informal economy in contemporary Peru.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eImagination and creativity as forms of resistance against routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe observation of nature (especially the world of ants) as a metaphor for human life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe sense of belonging to a community and a place, even if it is invented.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is recommended for readers interested in contemporary Hispanic-American narrative, especially those who enjoy *costumbrista* stories with a touch of humor and reflection. It is ideal for those looking for a novel that portrays urban life from an intimate and choral perspective, with memorable characters and polished prose. It will also appeal to those who appreciate works that explore male friendship and the daily struggle for survival in contexts of inequality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the culture and atmosphere of an imaginary Peruvian city, deeply rooted in the country's social reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA profound and original reflection on time, memory, and the importance of small daily rituals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eComplex and endearing characters that invite empathy and identification with their conflicts and aspirations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that combines meticulous observation of reality with flashes of lyricism and surprise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective on popular inventiveness and the ability to find beauty and meaning in the seemingly insignificant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: PEREZ ESAIN,CRISANTO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: EDICIONES DEL VIENTO,S.L\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: VIENTO ABIERTO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: January 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 272\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 410 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsent Time is a novel that stands out for its ability to build its own world from the everyday, making the reader feel like a part of the conversations and the complicity of its protagonists. Crisanto Pérez Esaín's prose is agile and evocative, and his portrait of friendship and survival in a context of precariousness is authentic and moving. For audiences interested in Latin American literature that explores social dynamics from a human and close-up perspective, this work offers a rewarding reading experience full of nuances, without falling into sentimentality or grandiloquence. It is, in short, a book that invites reflection and a knowing smile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES DEL VIENTO, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407617319259,"sku":"9788418227080","price":18.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841822708.jpg?v=1781857847","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418227080","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}