{"product_id":"9788494682490","title":"Manuel Bergman","description":"\u003ch2\u003eManuel Bergman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJorge, a young aspiring screenwriter, searches for a story to tell while trying to recover his lost ambition. In his journey through New York, he crosses paths with Eve, a playwright on the verge of fading away; with Sveta and Mila, two immigrants at odds with each other; and with Zhenia, a dazzling male escort. Through these lonely characters who reflect the city's hostility, Jorge immerses himself in a search for identity that will lead him to experience fifteen frantic days under a false persona: that of Manuel Bergman. A novel about creation, displacement, and the mask we all wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel follows Jorge, a young aspiring screenwriter in need of a home. He has spent two years occupying his boyfriend Fabio's apartment in New York and feels he has lost all his ambitions there. In his quest for stories to write about, he strikes up a friendship with Eve Sternberg, a successful playwright on the threshold of old age. He also spends a few days living with Sveta and others with Mila, two illegal immigrants who are sad and irreconcilable enemies. He lets himself be dazzled by Zhenia, a greedy male escort. Through the vicissitudes of these lonely characters who reflect the hostility of the city, the protagonist faces the blank page once again. In his search for himself, he will live for fifteen frantic days under a false identity, that of Manuel Bergman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSearch for identity and the creation of a social mask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDisplacement and loneliness in the big city\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIllegal immigration and precariousness in New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe writer's creative process and the struggle against writer's block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHuman relationships marked by hostility and desire\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 with an urban backdrop, looking for a narrative focused on complex and lonely characters. Especially recommended for those who enjoy stories about the creative process, the construction of identity, and life on the margins of a city like New York. Also for followers of literature that explores human relationships from a raw and realistic perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the hostile and fascinating atmosphere of New York through marginalized characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on artistic creation and the value of one's own identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA plot that combines a personal search with a thriller of false identities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA lucid look at loneliness, immigration, and desire in the contemporary city\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Herrán de Viu, Pablo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Editorial Dos Bigotes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: TBD COLLECTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: September 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 344\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 439 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManuel Bergman is a novel that captivates with its ability to build memorable characters in a hostile urban environment. Pablo Herrán de Viu succeeds in combining the search for identity with a plot of impersonation that keeps the reader's interest. The work offers a lucid and uncompromising look at loneliness, immigration, and desire, making it a recommended read for those seeking contemporary narrative with psychological depth and an immersive atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DOS BIGOTES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405654679899,"sku":"9788494682490","price":18.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849468249.jpg?v=1781829213","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494682490","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}