{"product_id":"9788418600678","title":"DEFENSELESS AND INERT","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHELPLESS AND INERT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA work that traverses the extremes of human experience with a lucid gaze and sharp humor. Through episodes ranging from an orgiastic party to the last will and testament of a good man, the author unfolds a profound examination of our social customs. Far from being a tragic narrative, the novel combines pain with laughter, offering a reading experience that oscillates between a smile and introspection. A courageous exploration of life, death, and the surprise that awaits in every human relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is structured around several narrative axes that intertwine to build a mosaic of the contemporary condition. The death of a friend acts as an emotional trigger, while the bitter cries of an elderly man who was once famous, domestic abuse, fortune-telling, and the complexities of human relationships form the landscape of the plot. Through relentless introspection, the narrator examines how these experiences transform our customs, perhaps forever. The book does not dwell on misfortune; on the contrary, it uses a sense of humor that triggers laughter amidst the paths of tears, pain, and rebellion, presenting life and death as two sides of the same surprising reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIntrospection as a tool for revising social and personal customs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe duality between pain and humor as a narrative engine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHuman relationships in their complexity: from domestic violence to friendship and legacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDeath as a peculiar form of life and the surprise it entails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRebellion against conventions through boldness and a critical gaze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers looking for contemporary fiction that does not shy away from difficult topics but approaches them with intelligence and a corrosive sense of humor. It is ideal for those who appreciate introspective prose, stories with multiple layers of meaning, and a critical view of today's society. It is also for those who enjoy novels that combine tragedy with lightness and explore the human condition without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA refreshed perspective on universal themes such as death, friendship, and violence, treated with originality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn emotionally ambivalent reading experience that alternates deep reflection with moments of genuine humor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn invitation to personal introspection through the narrator's relentless gaze.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA subtle yet incisive social critique of the customs we take for granted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sáez Rodríguez, Carmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edicion 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\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e DIDOT\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 June 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 376\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA literary proposal that stands out for its ability to balance drama with intelligent humor, avoiding falling into sentimentality or superficial lightness. The author demonstrates a mastery of tone and structure by weaving seemingly disparate episodes into a coherent and provocative story. For the reader interested in contemporary fiction that challenges narrative and emotional conventions, this work offers a rich, surprising, and deeply human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICION PUNTO DIDOT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405081141595,"sku":"9788418600678","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841860067.jpg?v=1781822661","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418600678","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}