{"product_id":"9788461612109","title":"Other kingdoms","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOther Realms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOther Realms\u003c\/em\u003e gathers a careful selection of short stories by the writer Rodrigo Soto, chosen by the author himself from three of his previously published works. Through these narratives, the reader will enter a universe where characters face moral and existential crossroads, often without being fully aware of the implications of their decisions. It is a work that invites reflection on human dilemmas and the unforeseen consequences of our choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume compiles the best stories from three of Rodrigo Soto's short story collections: \u003cem\u003eMitomanías\u003c\/em\u003e (1983), \u003cem\u003eDicen que los monos éramos felices\u003c\/em\u003e (1995), and \u003cem\u003eFloraciones y desfloraciones\u003c\/em\u003e (2006). In each story, the protagonists find themselves in extreme situations, confronted with moral or existential dilemmas whose scope they barely glimpse. Forced to choose without fully knowing the consequences, their decisions trigger unexpected twists that explore the complexity of the human condition. The author warns that any resemblance to reality is coincidental, immersing the reader in a narrative territory where the everyday blends with the extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMoral and existential dilemmas in everyday situations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUncertainty and the unforeseen consequences of human decisions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe exploration of identity and consciousness through short fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe boundary between reality and fiction in human experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in contemporary fiction and literary short stories, especially those who appreciate narratives that explore character psychology and internal conflicts. It is ideal for those looking for short stories that invite reflection and offer a deep look at human decisions and their consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA selection curated by the author of his best stories, offering a representative vision of his work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNarratives that stimulate reflection on moral and existential dilemmas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading experience that combines the everyday with the extraordinary, challenging the perception of reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eShort stories that allow for a thoughtful and profound reading experience, ideal for enjoying chapter by chapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn opportunity to discover an established author in the contemporary short story genre.\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 Rodrigo Soto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e ZUT EDICIONES, 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\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 228\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 342 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOther Realms\u003c\/em\u003e presents itself as a representative anthology of Rodrigo Soto's career in short fiction, offering the reader a varied and coherent sample of his narrative style. The work stands out for its ability to address universal human conflicts from an intimate and reflective perspective, making it a wise choice for those seeking a read that combines literary quality with thematic depth. It is a title that may interest both followers of the author and new readers interested in contemporary fiction in short format.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZUT EDICIONES,S.L","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407251333467,"sku":"9788461612109","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978846161210.jpg?v=1781851187","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788461612109","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}