{"product_id":"9788496457263","title":"Hold on to my burning chest","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHold onto my burning chest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this volume, Possidónio Cachapa brings together a collection of short stories and a novella, \u003cem\u003eThe Nylon of My Village\u003c\/em\u003e, where loneliness and unexpected encounters become the driving force of stories charged with emotion and humor. Through characters who drag their own wounds along, the Portuguese author builds a narrative universe that moves between the countryside and the city, exploring love, misunderstanding, and affection with fresh and original language. A work that captivates with its sensitivity and its ability to blend nostalgia and tenderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is structured into several short stories and a novella that share a common thread: the encounter, whether fortuitous or sought, of people marked by their own loneliness. Each story presents characters who, in their daily lives, face extreme or everyday situations that lead them into a whirlwind of mixed feelings. The work plays with the contrast between rural and urban life, offering a deep yet playful look at human relationships, the desire for connection, and the difficulty of understanding others. Cachapa manages to lead the reader from laughter to reflection with prose that combines emotion, humor, and a contained nostalgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLoneliness and emotional isolation in contemporary life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEncounters and mismatches as catalysts for personal transformation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe contrast between rural and urban life as a setting for conflicts and affections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMisunderstanding and the difficulty of communicating one's own feelings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLove and nostalgia treated from an ironic and moving perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers who enjoy short fiction and novellas with a strong emotional component. It is ideal for those seeking stories that combine sensitivity, humor, and a sharp look at the human condition, without sacrificing a polished and original literary style. It is also attractive to those interested in contemporary Portuguese literature and authors who renew the short story genre with a voice of their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA collection of stories that invite reflection on human relationships from a fresh and emotional perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to discover one of the most interesting young Portuguese writers on the current scene.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn agile and profound read that balances humor and nostalgia to offer a complete literary experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original look at loneliness and affection, far from the usual clichés.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cachapa, Possidónio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Xordica\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\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carrachinas\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\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 136\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 283 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHold onto my burning chest\u003c\/em\u003e is a work that stands out for Possidónio Cachapa's ability to weave short stories with great emotional density. The author manages to connect with the reader through vulnerable characters and situations that oscillate between the comic and the moving, offering a read that invites introspection without losing narrative rhythm. His style, which mixes poetic language with a lighthearted tone, makes it an attractive proposal for those seeking contemporary narrative with its own personality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"XORDICA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407300419931,"sku":"9788496457263","price":12.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849645726.jpg?v=1781851990","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788496457263","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}