{"product_id":"9788419213129","title":"That beach in the Hamptons","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThat Beach in the Hamptons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA therapeutic recommendation leads the protagonist to the beaches of the Hamptons, where a chance encounter with Merton, a successful television producer, could redefine his career as a screenwriter. However, his mind becomes obsessed with an absurd detail: a hole in his right sock. This short novel, narrated in the first person with biting humor and agile prose, explores the existential angst of freedom of choice, combining philosophical reflection with an ironic look at everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story follows a screenwriter who, following his therapist's advice, takes a walk along the iconic Hamptons beaches. There, he reunites with Merton, a successful television producer, at a crucial moment for his career. The meeting, which should be a decisive professional opportunity, is marred by a seemingly trivial worry: the protagonist's obsession with a hole in his sock. Through this anecdote, the novel weaves a reflection on the angst of freedom, inspired by the thought of Kierkegaard, and the inability to focus on what is important when the absurd dominates the mind. The plot unfolds with a tone of intrigue and elegance, combining situation comedy with deep psychological introspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExistential angst and the freedom of choice, inspired by the philosophy of Kierkegaard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe creative and professional crisis of a screenwriter in a competitive environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe absurdity of everyday life and the obsession with trivial details as a defense mechanism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIrony and humor as tools to face anxiety and uncertainty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is aimed at readers interested in contemporary fiction with a strong psychological and philosophical component, who appreciate intelligent humor and elegant prose. It is ideal for those who enjoy short novels that explore the complexity of the human mind through everyday situations, and for fans of authors such as John Updike, Anne Tyler, or Eduardo Mendoza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn agile and entertaining read that combines philosophical reflection with biting humor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep and accessible look at existential concepts such as freedom and angst.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA story that invites introspection regarding one's own obsessions and priorities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA first-person narrative that immerses the reader in the mind of the protagonist.\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 Marco Malfatto\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 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 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\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat Beach in the Hamptons is a novel that stands out for its ability to fuse the comedy of everyday life with deep existential reflection. The agile prose and biting humor make the reading fluid and entertaining, while the protagonist's obsession with a trivial detail serves as a metaphor for modern anxieties. It is a work recommended for those looking for a short but substantial narrative that challenges the reader to laugh at themselves while questioning their own choices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KALANDRAKA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408390447451,"sku":"9788419213129","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841921312.jpg?v=1781862601","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788419213129","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}