{"product_id":"9788488920584","title":"My mother's boyfriend","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMy mother's boyfriend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eÁngela Labordeta presents a collection of short stories that, under the apparent promise of love stories, becomes a lucid exploration of the darkest folds of feeling. The author dissects love to show its reverse side: the victims it leaves behind, the absences that verge on madness, bitterness, and discord. Far from conventional romanticism, this work offers a sharp and honest look at the wounds that love can inflict, turning emotional fragility into the true thread that runs through its pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book gathers twelve stories that, as a whole, could be read as an atlas of the unintended consequences of love. Far from celebrating the encounter, the author focuses on the discord and the traces it leaves behind. Through characters dealing with absence, resentment, or loss, each story performs a surgical dissection of human relationships. The work delves into the underside of affective bonds, showing how love can lead to madness, resentment, or emptiness, and offering a raw and realistic perspective on the emotional experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHeartbreak and its psychological consequences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAbsence as a trigger for madness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBitterness and resentment in affective relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe invisible victims of unrequited love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDiscord as the core of the amorous experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers looking for literature in the form of short stories with psychological depth, far from happy endings and romantic conventions. It is ideal for those who appreciate stories that explore the darker and more complex side of human relationships, with sharp and uncompromising prose. It will also be of interest to those who enjoy authors who, like Ángela Labordeta, approach emotional fragility from a lucid and realistic perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn honest and unsweetened look at the reverse side of love.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA collection of stories that invites reflection on emotional wounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise prose that dissects human relationships with intelligence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intense reading experience that connects with the reader's vulnerability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA literary approach that prioritizes authenticity over sentimentality.\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 Labordeta de Grandes, Ángela\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xordica\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\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e CARRACHINAS\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\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 104\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 156 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy mother's boyfriend is a work that stands out for its ability to approach love from an uncomfortable and necessary perspective. Ángela Labordeta demonstrates a mastery of the short story, achieving a dense atmosphere charged with nuances in each piece. The collection does not seek to please, but to challenge the reader, offering a mirror in which to look at one's own emotional contradictions. It is, without a doubt, recommended reading for those seeking literature that does not shy away from emotional complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"XORDICA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407301828955,"sku":"9788488920584","price":10.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978848892058.jpg?v=1781852044","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788488920584","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}