{"product_id":"9788494618345","title":"The miracle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Miracle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn acerbic and lucid reflection on the power of social media and the construction of truth in the digital age. Ariel Kenig immerses us in a fast-paced plot where chance, opportunism, and class struggle intertwine. When Pierre, the French president's son, miraculously survives an avalanche, the official version falters after photographs that disprove it fall into the hands of a young writer. A novel that questions faith, capitalism, and the vacuity of digital fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePierre, one of the sons of President Nicolas Sarkozy, is \"miraculously\" saved from a mudslide in Brazil. The media broadcasts the official version of the event, presenting it as a providential act. However, photographs that dismantle this narrative reach the hands of Ariel, a young writer. In an attempt to expose the behavior of the upper classes, he decides to sell the images to the highest bidder. The novel thus becomes a moral thriller that explores the clash between capitalism and faith, the vain ostentation of the privileged, and the fragility of truth in a world dominated by digital immediacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe power of social media and the construction of media reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHypocrisy and opportunism in the upper classes and political power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between faith, chance, and the manipulation of information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe vacuity and superficiality of contemporary digital fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critique of capitalism and the commodification of truth.\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 social and political critique, especially those who follow the work of authors such as Michel Houellebecq or Frédéric Beigbeder. It is also ideal for those looking for a short, intelligent, and biting novel that reflects on the impact of the internet and social media on our perception of reality. Suitable for an adult audience that appreciates satire and the analysis of today's society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn incisive and timely vision of how news is manufactured and dismantled in the digital age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA sharp critique of the behavior of political and economic elites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the fragility of truth and the power of images.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA nimble and addictive plot that invites us to question the reality presented to us by the media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe perspective of an author who lived through the transition between the analog and digital worlds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kenig, Ariel\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\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 152\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 236 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA novel that stands out for its ability to condense a sharp social critique and a moral suspense plot into just 152 pages. Kenig manages to capture the essence of a generation skeptical of the power of media and social networks, offering a reading that, far from being complacent, invites reflection. Its direct style and keen observation of reality make it a recommended work for those seeking contemporary fiction with political and social weight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DOS BIGOTES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405659922779,"sku":"9788494618345","price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849461834.jpg?v=1781829389","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494618345","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}