{"product_id":"9788418290657","title":"A city with guts","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA City with Guts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA City with Guts\u003c\/em\u003e is a contemporary novel that immerses the reader in the deepest recesses of Jaén, both physical and emotional. Bernardo Ruiz López revisits an iconic character from his previous work, \u003cem\u003eSublime Friendship\u003c\/em\u003e, to explore his fate after becoming trapped in the underground of the Santa Catalina Castle. Through this premise, the work offers a reflection on memory, abandonment, and the connection between the past and the present of a city with its own distinct personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel brings back an elderly, bearded, and God-forsaken character who was already significant in \u003cem\u003eSublime Friendship\u003c\/em\u003e. The author, with full narrative intent, abandons him in the underground of the Santa Catalina Castle in Jaén as a consequence of his past actions. Starting from this situation, the plot delves into the guts of the city, combining elements of realism and symbolism to explore the relationship between the individual and the urban space. The work does not only develop a story of redemption and punishment, but also functions as a tribute to the identity of Jaén, with the castle as the central setting of the action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and personal memory as a guiding thread of the narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAbandonment and loneliness as transformative experiences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe symbiotic relationship between the human being and the urban landscape of Jaén.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePunishment and redemption through the connection with the past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNarrative continuity between works, linking characters and plots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is aimed at readers interested in contemporary fiction with strong local and symbolic roots. It is especially recommended for those who enjoy novels that explore a city's identity through its characters and settings, as well as for followers of Bernardo Ruiz López who wish to continue the story begun in \u003cem\u003eSublime Friendship\u003c\/em\u003e. It also appeals to fans of literature that values lyrical realism and plots with a historical and emotional background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the unique atmosphere of Jaén, with the Santa Catalina Castle as the narrative axis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA plot that connects directly to a previous work, offering continuity and depth to the characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on abandonment and the possibility of redemption through the bond with one's place of origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCareful prose that combines realism with symbolic elements, enriching the reading experience.\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 RUIZ LÓPEZ, BERNARDO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edición Punto Didot\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 PUNTO DIDOT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 498\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 550 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA City with Guts\u003c\/em\u003e is a solid proposal within contemporary fiction, standing out for its ability to intertwine personal narrative with the urban landscape. Bernardo Ruiz López demonstrates a mastery of detail and literary continuity, offering readers a work that not only advances the story of a character, but also invites them to rediscover Jaén from an intimate and symbolic perspective. Its length of 498 pages allows for a slow and profound development, ideal for those seeking a reflective read with a local background.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICION PUNTO DIDOT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405075243355,"sku":"9788418290657","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841829065.jpg?v=1781822494","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418290657","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}