{"product_id":"9788481989175","title":"The Season of Shadow","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeason of the Shadow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a remote region of Sub-Saharan Africa, the Mulongo clan faces a heartbreaking mystery: the disappearance of its eldest sons. As authorities order the confinement of the mothers in a remote location, the village is plunged into an atmosphere of anguish and unanswered questions. This novel, written by Leonora Miano, combines the detective genre with a profound exploration of social and family dynamics in a contemporary African context, offering the reader an immersive plot that questions power, tradition, and silence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work takes place in a Sub-Saharan African community, where the sudden disappearance of the young men triggers a series of events that alter the life of the Mulongo clan. Local authorities, in an attempt to control the situation, decide to isolate the mothers of the missing in a remote place, generating a climate of suspicion and pain. Through a narrative that intertwines mystery with social criticism, the author explores the tensions between tradition and modernity, the role of women in the community, and the mechanisms of power that operate in silence. The plot advances at a slow but intense pace, gradually revealing the layers of a secret that threatens to tear apart family and community ties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eForced disappearance and its psychological and social consequences in a community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDynamics of power and control exercised by authorities over individuals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of women and motherhood in contexts of crisis and repression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConflict between ancestral traditions and the impositions of the contemporary world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSilence as a mechanism of oppression and resistance within the clan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for readers interested in contemporary fiction with elements of mystery and social criticism, especially those seeking stories set in Sub-Saharan Africa with a literary and reflective perspective. It is also suitable for those who appreciate plots that explore the complexities of human relationships in contexts of collective tension, as well as for followers of African literature and its dialogue with universal issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion in an African culture and social reality rarely represented in fiction in Spanish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA mystery plot that maintains intrigue while inviting reflection on themes such as power and motherhood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that combines literary sensitivity with the detective genre, offering a rich and nuanced reading experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical look at authority structures and their effects on vulnerable communities.\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 Leonora Miano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cyan Proyectos Editoriales\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, detective and mystery genre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e African literature\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 May 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\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\u003eSeason of the Shadow is presented as a literary proposal that transcends mere entertainment by fusing the suspense of an investigation with a deep inquiry into African social structures. The author, Leonora Miano, manages to build an oppressive atmosphere charged with contained emotions, where the disappearance of the young men acts as a catalyst for latent conflicts. For the reader interested in narratives that combine mystery with a critical and culturally situated perspective, this work offers an enriching and unconventional experience within the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CYAN PROYECTOS EDITORIALES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405661004123,"sku":"9788481989175","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978848198917.jpg?v=1781829419","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788481989175","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}