{"product_id":"9788494801679","title":"Tales for the Road","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTales for the Road\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTales for the Road\u003c\/em\u003e is a collection of short stories that invites the reader on a literary journey through the human condition. With an agile style and a sharp eye, Isabel Medina Izquierdo weaves stories populated by characters of all kinds: from the meanest to the most endearing, as well as amusing, perverse, and magical beings. Each story is a stop on a journey that explores the lights and shadows of life, offering a reading experience rich in nuances and emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book brings together a series of independent stories where the author gives free rein to her imagination to portray diverse situations and personalities. There is no single common thread; instead, each story presents its own microcosm. In these pages, the reader will encounter characters that evoke empathy, laughter, or even unease, moving through settings ranging from the mundane to the fantastic. The work functions as a mosaic of the human experience, where meanness, tenderness, perversity, and magic coexist without dissonance, showing the complexity of human beings through small narrative doses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe diversity of the human condition, with its virtues and flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe contrast between meanness and generosity in personal relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe presence of the magical and the extraordinary in everyday life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHumor and perversity as opposite sides of the same reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe exploration of endearing characters that leave a mark on the reader.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is recommended for lovers of short fiction looking for a versatile and profound read. It is ideal for those who enjoy stories that portray human nature without prejudice, with a touch of irony and fantasy. It is also attractive to readers who value contemporary narrative in Spanish and want a work that can be read either sequentially or sporadically, taking advantage of the autonomy of each story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA rich and varied perspective on human behavior through unforgettable characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMoments of entertainment and reflection, with stories that invite you to think and feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe possibility of enjoying a fragmented reading, ideal for any time of the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA polished narrative style that combines psychological sharpness with touches of magical realism.\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 Medina Izquierdo, Isabel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Huerga y Fierro Editores\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 Fiction and related subjects, Modern and contemporary fiction, Short stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrative\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 March 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 218\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 335 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTales for the Road\u003c\/em\u003e presents itself as a solid proposal within the contemporary short story genre. The author demonstrates a strong narrative pulse in creating atmospheres and characters that capture attention from the very first lines. The variety of tones and registers, ranging from the comical to the unsettling, makes for a dynamic and surprising read. For the reader seeking a work that combines entertainment with a lucid look at human nature, this book offers a quality literary journey, perfect for savoring in small sips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HUERGA Y FIERRO EDITORES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53409964982619,"sku":"9788494801679","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849480167.jpg?v=1781898519","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494801679","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}