{"product_id":"9788419213112","title":"THAT BEACH IN THE HAMPTONS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHAT HAMPTONS BEACH\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brief and incisive novel that explores the angst of freedom through a walk along the beaches of the Hamptons. The protagonist, on the verge of a professional and personal crisis, runs into Merton, a successful television producer. However, his mind is obsessed with an absurd detail: a hole in his right sock. With biting humor and agile first-person prose, Marco Malfatto constructs a story that combines intrigue and narrative elegance, offering the reader a profound reflection on the decisions, consciousness, and small obsessions that define us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work follows a screenwriter who, following his therapist's recommendation, takes a walk along the iconic Hamptons beaches. There, he encounters Merton, an old acquaintance who has become a powerful television producer. This chance encounter presents a golden opportunity to revitalize his stalled career. However, instead of focusing on the conversation that could change his future, the protagonist is consumed by a seemingly trivial concern: a small hole in his sock. Through this anecdote, the novel explores the paralysis caused by the freedom of choice, in a tone that combines philosophical reflection with everyday humor and a sharp look at human contradictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eExistential angst and the freedom of choice, inspired by the thought of Kierkegaard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eMid-life identity and professional crisis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eEveryday absurdity and the small obsessions that reveal internal conflicts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eThe tension between external opportunities and internal psychological barriers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers who enjoy short fiction with psychological depth and a touch of sophisticated humor. It is ideal for those who appreciate the stories of authors such as John Updike, Anne Tyler, or Eduardo Mendoza, where the everyday becomes a stage for reflection on the human condition. It is also a recommended read for those interested in novels that explore the contradictions of modern life and personal crises with irony and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eA pleasant and profound reflection on freedom and the anxiety generated by decision-making.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eA simple yet meaningful plot that invites introspection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eAn agile narrative style full of biting humor that maintains interest from beginning to end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eAn original look at how the most insignificant details can reveal major internal conflicts.\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 MALFATTO, MARCO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kalandraka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Galician\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 Narrativa K\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 July 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 152\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 214 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work stands out for its ability to condense into fewer than 160 pages a story that flows fluently between humor and philosophical reflection. The first-person prose manages to connect quickly with the reader, while the sock obsession acts as an effective narrative macguffin that reveals the protagonist's insecurities. It is a novel that, without grandiloquent pretensions, offers an intelligent and entertaining read, perfect for those seeking a short but substantial story.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KALANDRAKA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408390611291,"sku":"9788419213112","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841921311.jpg?v=1781862603","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788419213112","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}