{"product_id":"9788494529801","title":"JUST ONE HOUR, FROM THE EDGE OF THE DAY","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOnly one hour, from the edge of the day\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA collection of twenty-four stories that take place during the different hours of the day on which the discovery of the Higgs Boson is announced. The characters, connected by almost imperceptible threads, wander through different cities trapped in a communication network that does not mitigate their loneliness. Each story addresses a transcendent moment: the disturbing decision, the confused perception of reality, or the difficulty of distinguishing the truth of love from its fiction. From a child bullied in the hallways of his school to a woman on the verge of committing a crime, all the stories converge in a border geography where the slightest disturbances can have profound consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work weaves a web of stories that occur on the same day, that of the announcement of the Higgs Boson, and that explore how this scientific event resonates in the daily lives of seemingly disconnected people. The characters travel through diverse cities while facing decisive moments: making a choice that will change everything, perceiving reality in a distorted way, or trying to decipher if the love they feel is authentic or a mere construct. Each story is situated on a border, in that instant before something happens, where even the smallest alterations in the gravitational field of their days can trigger unexpected changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eLoneliness in the age of digital communication and social networks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eThe boundary between reality and subjective perception\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eLove as a fictional construct versus its essential truth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eThe impact of scientific events on daily life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eDisturbing decisions and their unpredictable consequences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eThe invisible interconnection between people from different places\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in contemporary short fiction that combines psychological exploration with scientific and social reflection. Especially suitable for those who appreciate stories that interweave apparently independent tales and that delve into the complexity of human relationships, urban loneliness, and moments of personal revelation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eAn innovative narrative structure that connects twenty-four stories on the same historic day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eA deep reflection on how major scientific discoveries resonate in individual lives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eComplex characters who explore the border between reality and fiction in their daily experiences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eA lucid look at contemporary loneliness and the paradox of network communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eData sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eAuthor: Bendahan, Esther\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003ePublisher: CONFLUENCIAS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eTopic: Modern and contemporary fiction, Classic fiction, Short stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eCollection: HISPANIOLA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eBinding: Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003ePublication date: March 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 182\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 288 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA literary proposal that combines thematic ambition and narrative precision. The author manages to build a mosaic of stories that, without losing their autonomy, dialogue with each other and with a first-rate scientific event. The result is a work that will appeal both to lovers of short stories and to those looking for a read that combines emotion, reflection, and a critical look at the contemporary human condition. The twenty-four-hour structure offers a contained and evocative pace, ideal for readers who value narrative density in a short format.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CONFLUENCIAS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407134482779,"sku":"9788494529801","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849452980.jpg?v=1781847555","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494529801","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}