{"product_id":"9788494241376","title":"Suburban","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSuburbana\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuburbana\u003c\/em\u003e is a novel that intertwines the personal journey of an Argentine exile with the collective memory of a country marked by dictatorship and economic crisis. Through Renzo's return to Buenos Aires following an urgent call from his father, the reader is immersed in a story of reunions and family secrets. The appearance of Alma triggers a narrative that spans key episodes of recent Argentine history, offering an intimate and moving look at those who lived on the margins of major events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel begins with a phone call in the early hours that forces Renzo, an Argentine living in exile in Madrid, to return to Buenos Aires for his father's emergency surgery. This return journey becomes a tour through his own history and that of his country. During his stay, he meets Alma, a young woman whose presence acts as a catalyst to unravel the life paths of two families. Through their memories and conversations, historical moments such as the death of Perón, the Videla coup d'état, the Falklands War, and the financial \"corralito\" unfold. The work focuses on the anonymous heroes who inhabit the suburbs of History, whose experiences and exploits do not appear in textbooks, but who make up the true memory of a nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExile and the return to one's roots as a process of reconnecting with personal and collective identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eArgentine historical memory through its most traumatic episodes: the military dictatorship, the Falklands War, and the 2001 economic crisis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFamily relationships and the secrets passed down through generations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of anonymous individuals in the construction of history, as opposed to grand official narratives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLove and reunion as forces that drive personal reconstruction in the midst of adversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis novel is aimed at readers interested in contemporary narrative that addresses the recent history of Argentina from an intimate and emotional perspective. It is especially recommended for those who enjoy stories of exile, memory, and family reunions, as well as those seeking a more human understanding of the political and social events that shaped Latin America in the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA close and moving vision of Argentine history through the eyes of its anonymous protagonists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the impact of exile and distance on family relationships and personal identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA plot that combines a physical journey with an inner one, offering an immersive literary experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to learn about key historical episodes from a narrative and human perspective, far removed from historical essays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA story of reunion and love that acts as a guiding thread for collective memory.\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 Mazza, Claudio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Editorial Dos Bigotes\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 DOS BIGOTES\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\u003eEdition date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 386 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuburbana\u003c\/em\u003e is a novel that achieves a remarkable balance between historical chronicle and personal narrative. Claudio Mazza constructs a plot that, starting from a mundane event like an emergency call, unfolds a fresco of contemporary Argentina. His focus on anonymous characters and their daily lives provides a fresh and necessary perspective for understanding the events that shaped the country. The work is particularly attractive to readers looking for fiction with historical and emotional depth, without losing narrative pace. Its paperback edition makes it an accessible option for those who want a read that invites reflection on memory and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DOS BIGOTES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405660479835,"sku":"9788494241376","price":18.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849424137.jpg?v=1781829406","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494241376","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}