{"product_id":"9788494469916","title":"The left parenthesis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Left Parenthesis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA young woman arrives by train at a lonely beach with her infant daughter. Having just lost her husband, she seeks refuge in a small house by the sea, intending to open a parenthesis in her life: to forget the past and discover something new. But the appearance of a starfish triggers a series of unsettling events that lead her into uncertain territory, where reality breaks and gives way to an allegory about grief, motherhood, and identity. A short, intense novel that captivates with its poetic tone and hypnotic atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrator, a woman who has just become a widow, decides to isolate herself with her daughter in a beach  house. Her goal is to open a parenthesis: to suspend time, leave pain behind, and try to rebuild herself. However, the apparent calm is shattered by the discovery of a starfish, an object that seems to carry a symbolic weight and precedes strange phenomena. As the protagonist begins to crack, the narrative shifts to an allegorical plane where the boundaries between the real and the symbolic blur. The novel explores the grieving process from an intimate yet universal perspective, using the maritime landscape as a metaphor for solitude, loss, and the possibility of transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrief and the loss of a loved one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMotherhood in solitude and the mother-daughter bond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe construction of identity after trauma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAllegory and symbolism as narrative tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIsolation and the search for meaning in a natural environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is recommended for readers interested in high-quality literary narrative with a poetic style and a suggestive atmosphere. It is ideal for those seeking short novels that combine psychological introspection with symbolic and allegorical elements. It may also especially connect with people who have experienced grief or who wish to explore the complexity of motherhood from a non-conventional perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersive and poetic reading experience that invites reflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep and sensitive exploration of grief and personal reconstruction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original look at motherhood and solitude.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that plays with symbolism and allegory to transcend reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA brief but intense work, perfect for a focused and meaningful read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Villanueva Perarnau, Muriel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Editorial Males Herbes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: FICTION AND RELATED ITEMS, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: DISTORSIONS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: February 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Left Parenthesis is a novel that stands out for its ability to condense a great emotional and symbolic weight into few pages. Muriel Villanueva constructs a hypnotic atmosphere where reality blurs and the reader finds themselves immersed in an allegorical journey. Her prose, careful and suggestive, makes it a highly recommended work for those who appreciate literature that goes beyond the plot and seeks to connect with emotions and ideas. A bold and coherent proposal within the Distorsions collection, which explores the limits of contemporary narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL MALES HERBES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405539991899,"sku":"9788494469916","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849446991.jpg?v=1781827877","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494469916","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}