{"product_id":"9788418354625","title":"THE WATER GARDENS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE WATER GARDENS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA novel that interweaves the destinies of four young people in magical Venice, where art, love, and the secrets of the past merge. Julia and Shui share a train journey that will mark the beginning of a story woven by chance, while Olivier and Elio grapple with their own gilded cages. All of them, unknowingly, are connected by a forgotten play that holds the key to their lives. An immersive narrative that combines magical realism, classic romance, and an unforgettable Venetian atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story begins on a train headed for Venice, where Julia, a young woman moving there to study art at the Academy, crosses paths with Shui, who is returning home after years in Shanghai. That chance encounter sows a connection that transcends the journey. Meanwhile, Olivier Salgari, heir to a powerful Venetian family, feels like a prisoner of his own lineage, while Elio, scarred by a motorcycle accident that cut his dreams short, struggles against his own sense of confinement. Their paths, seemingly independent, converge through an old play titled \"The Water Gardens,\" whose content seems to have predestined their lives. The plot unfolds among the canals, palaces, and narrow streets of Venice, exploring how the past and present intertwine to reveal a shared destiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFate and chance as forces that shape human relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for personal freedom in the face of family and social ties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eArt as a vehicle for expression and connection between characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMagical realism applied to romantic and young adult narratives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOvercoming traumas and accidents that alter the course of life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor young adult and adult readers who enjoy romantic stories with a touch of mystery and magical realism. Especially suitable for those who appreciate plots set in cities with a strong symbolic weight, such as Venice, and who look for complex characters facing dilemmas of identity, heritage, and second chances. It is also attractive to fans of classic young adult fiction with elements of theater and art.\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 Venice, with descriptions that evoke its canals and architecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA choral plot that weaves together multiple perspectives, enriching the reading experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on how choices and chance encounters can redefine destiny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative thread based on a forgotten play, which adds layers of mystery and symbolism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA story of love and self-discovery that combines classic romance with elements of magical realism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e ALIAGA, SILVIA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e DEL NUEVO EXTREMO\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\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic fiction (children's\/YA), fantasy and magical realism (children's\/YA), romantic and interpersonal relationship stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adult 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\u003eEdition date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 679 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Water Gardens presents itself as a solid proposition within young adult and romantic fiction, with an approach that combines magical realism with the tradition of classic theater. The author manages to build a network of characters whose stories cross paths organically, maintaining interest throughout the 400 pages. The Venetian setting is well-executed and provides an evocative backdrop that enriches the plot. The use of a play as a guiding thread adds originality and symbolic depth. It is a recommended read for those looking for a nuanced love story, where destiny and personal freedom are in constant dialogue.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL DEL NUEVO EXTREMO, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405713760603,"sku":"9788418354625","price":17.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841835462.jpg?v=1781830749","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418354625","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}