{"product_id":"9788494188893","title":"The visit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Visit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mystery and suspense novel that plays with the theme of the double to take it a step further. Enric Virgili immerses us in a hallucinogenic and extravagant journey through a simple everyday gesture: walking down the stairs and forgetting one's keys. The reader will delve into a nightmare woven with caustic humor and a prodigious command of language, where the reality of one's own home becomes an uncertain and fascinating territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lonely man, in the splendor of his decrepitude, walks down the stairs of his building toward the street when he realizes he has forgotten his keys. Upon returning, instead of entering his apartment, he walks past it and out to the roof terrace, where he feels a profound disappointment. He turns back, knocks on the door of his home, theoretically empty, and someone opens it for him. From this starting point, \u003cem\u003eThe Visit\u003c\/em\u003e proposes a new twist on the classic theme of the double: the triple. Enric Virgili's third novel becomes an extravagant and hallucinogenic journey into the depths of one's own home, a trembling blasphemy woven with a caustic sense of humor and a prodigious command of language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe splitting of identity and the multiplicity of the self.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLoneliness and decrepitude as triggers for an altered perception of reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe home as a space of estrangement and territory of the uncanny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBlack humor and irony as tools to explore existential absurdity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExperimental narrative and mastery of language as a vehicle for a unique literary experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in contemporary fiction that seeks to go beyond conventional plots. Especially recommended for those who enjoy mystery and suspense narratives with a strong psychological component, black humor, and oneiric, hallucinogenic atmospheres. Also for those who appreciate literary experimentation and the precise, creative use of language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA disturbing and fascinating reading experience that challenges the perception of reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original and profound exploration of the theme of the double, taken to an unexpected dimension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA command of language and a caustic sense of humor that turn the nightmare into a work of art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA short but intense narrative, perfect for an immersive read in just a few sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA work that invites reflection on identity, loneliness, and the fragility of the everyday.\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 Enric Virgili Carbonell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Editorial Males Herbes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern and contemporary fiction, mystery and suspense work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distorsions\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 December 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 124\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\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Visit\u003c\/em\u003e presents itself as a bold literary proposal within the mystery and suspense genre. Its strength lies in Enric Virgili's ability to transform a domestic incident into a hallucinogenic exploration of identity. The work stands out for its precise prose and black humor, offering a reading experience that captivates due to its rarity and originality. It is a novel that will undoubtedly find a loyal audience among readers seeking narratives that step outside the ordinary and challenge their way of understanding reality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL MALES HERBES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405540221275,"sku":"9788494188893","price":11.98,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849418889.jpg?v=1781827888","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494188893","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}