{"product_id":"9788418402739","title":"The taste of dreams","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Flavor of Dreams\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA novel that explores the dilemma between survival and identity through the journey of two outsiders and a young Somali woman. The work combines fiction with true facts to offer an intimate perspective on uprooting and the search for a future of one's own. The reader will find a narrative that transcends a simple travelogue to delve into the emotional complexities of those who must decide between building a new life in Europe or returning to their roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo people manage to escape from a dangerous area of Somalia thanks to the help of Kiah, a young woman who joins their journey. From that encounter, Kiah becomes a direct witness to the new life that the protagonists undertake in Europe. The novel takes place in the context of the palpable misgovernment of the nineties, a time that forces the protagonist to question whether she should continue building a future far from her family or return to her home of origin. The work weaves a fictional plot with real historical elements to offer a nuanced vision of the conflict between adaptation and belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUprooting and cultural identity in contexts of forced migration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between integration into a new country and the bond with family roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSurvival in conflict zones and the impact of political misgovernment on daily life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding a future of one's own in the face of external and internal pressures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of memory and home in making vital decisions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis novel is aimed at readers interested in contemporary fiction based on real events, especially those looking for stories about migration, identity, and the cultural clash between Africa and Europe. It will also be attractive to those who appreciate narratives that explore personal decisions in complex historical contexts, without falling into sensationalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate and human perspective on the migratory phenomenon, far from simplistic headlines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA plot that combines fiction with true facts to enrich the understanding of the Somali context of the nineties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn honest portrait of the dilemma between adapting to a new culture and the desire to return home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that invites reflection on the emotional price of seeking a better future.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA story of encounters and decisions that transcends geographical and cultural borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e de Arriba Sánchez, Adriana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Punto Rojo Libros, 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\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Punto Rojo\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 December 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 266 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA novel that sensitively addresses the difficult balance between the hope of a new beginning and the weight of one's roots. The work stands out for its ability to humanize a complex reality through credible characters and a well-integrated historical context. It is especially recommended for those looking for a read that combines emotion and reflection on current topics, without sacrificing a careful and accessible narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406899274075,"sku":"9788418402739","price":15.14,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841840273.jpg?v=1781843391","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418402739","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}