{"product_id":"9788494115356","title":"Peace, love, and Molotov cocktails","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePeace, Love and Molotov Cocktails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fast-paced novel that follows Wayne Foster, a twenty-year-old Scotsman who, stuck in a dead-end job at a burger joint, throws himself headlong into the anti-globalization movement of the early 2000s. Amidst Molotov cocktails and street protests in Prague, Genoa, and Thessaloniki, the protagonist founds the Benny's Resistance Army and plots a daring kidnapping in London. Beyond the action and humor, this work offers a lucid reflection on coming-of-age and a sharp portrait of the 21st-century working class, becoming a necessary counterpoint to conventional political fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story begins when Wayne Foster, a directionless young man working at the Benny's Burger in his Scottish town, meets a \"hipster\" coworker who introduces him to the burgeoning anti-globalization movement. Determined to change his life, Wayne jumps on the revolutionary bandwagon and embarks on an adventure that takes him to the streets of Prague, Genoa, and Thessaloniki, where he experiences firsthand clashes with the police, tear gas, and the adrenaline of protest. The plot intensifies with the founding of the Benny's Resistance Army and culminates in a climactic plan to kidnap the CEO of the multinational burger chain in London. However, the novel transcends action to explore the coming-of-age process of an ordinary person caught between youthful idealism and the harsh realities of the working world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe anti-globalization and alter-globalization movement at the beginning of the 21st century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for identity and purpose among youth with no job prospects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal maturity and the clash between revolutionary idealism and everyday reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe contemporary working class and its relationship with consumerism and large corporations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial and political criticism from a humorous and lighthearted perspective.\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 with a political and social background who appreciate an ironic tone and an agile narrative pace. It is also ideal for those looking for a critical and humorous view of the protest movements of the 2000s, as well as for those who enjoy coming-of-age stories featuring charismatic antiheroes full of contradictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique and entertaining perspective on the anti-globalization movement through the eyes of a young worker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep reflection on maturity and the search for meaning in a world dominated by consumerism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA lucid and humorous counterpoint to more serious, academic political fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA sharp and relevant social portrait of the 21st-century working class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA fast-paced read that combines action, social criticism, and character development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Johnston, Daniel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Hoja de Lata Editorial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: LITERATURE AND LITERARY STUDIES, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: SENSIBLES A LAS LETRAS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: August 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 276\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 364 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeace, Love and Molotov Cocktails stands out for its ability to address complex political and social issues from a fresh, humorous, and accessible perspective. The novel manages to balance the fast-paced action of the protests with a deep exploration of its protagonist's personal growth, offering a read that both entertains and makes you think. It is a work especially recommended for those looking for contemporary fiction that reflects the concerns and contradictions of a generation, without falling into pamphleteering discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOJA DE LATA EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406723211611,"sku":"9788494115356","price":18.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849411535.jpg?v=1781839034","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494115356","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}