{"product_id":"9788418918452","title":"KARA AND YARA BOUND FOR THE NEW WORLD","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKARA AND YARA HEADING TO THE NEW WORLD\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fast-paced and scathing political satire that follows the adventures of twin sisters separated by the Second World War. While Kara builds her career as a Bulgarian diplomatic officer in London, Yara survives a fall into an icy chasm and becomes Commander Snow White, leading Yugoslav partisans. Upon Stalin’s death, their paths cross again in a story that combines dark humor, absurdity, and social critique with an unstoppable narrative pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel begins at the end of the Second World War, when twins Kara and Yara, separated by circumstances, believe the other has died. Kara is handed over to Nazi collaborators by maids seeking a reward, but a bombing frees her and a rescuing comrade deflowers her. Yara, for her part, falls into an icy chasm, suffers a hallucinogenic trip from poisonous mushrooms, and ends up leading a group of dwarf Yugoslav partisans as Commander Snow White. Years later, with the death of Stalin, Kara is a feared Bulgarian diplomatic officer in London, while Yara, the bored wife of a British aviator, seeks thrills. The plot interweaves their lives in a black comedy about the absurdity of war and bureaucracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePolitical satire and critique of authoritarianism, from Nazism to Stalinism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFemale survival in wartime and patriarchal contexts, featuring shrewd and resilient protagonists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDark humor and absurdity as a tool to dismantle the logic of war and power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdentity and reunion in a world divided by the Iron Curtain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for thrills and purpose in the monotony of the post-war era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReaders of contemporary fiction with a taste for political satire, black humor, and absurd survival stories. Ideal for those who enjoy authors such as Jaroslav Hašek (The Good Soldier Švejk), Joseph Heller (Catch-22), or Kurt Vonnegut (Slaughterhouse-Five). Also recommended for those interested in Eastern European narrative and female perspectives in wartime contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original and humorous vision of the Second World War and the Cold War from a Bulgarian perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eComplex, witty female protagonists who are far from heroic stereotypes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn agile and surprising plot that combines adventure, social critique, and black comedy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA biting reflection on the absurdity of totalitarian regimes and bureaucracy.\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 Popov, Alek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hoja de Lata Editorial\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\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sensibles a las letras\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 October 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 768 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solid literary proposal that stands out for its originality and its ability to blend political critique with black humor. Alek Popov, a renowned Bulgarian author, constructs a narrative that hooks from the first chapter, with memorable female characters and absurd situations that invite reflection. Recommended for readers looking for an intelligent, fun read with historical depth that avoids conventional drama.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOJA DE LATA EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406719476059,"sku":"9788418918452","price":22.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841891845.jpg?v=1781838847","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788418918452","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}