{"product_id":"9788496457836","title":"Only if you move","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOnly If You Move\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Hispanic Philology student spends the summer working as a performer at Dinópolis, a theme park in Teruel. While dealing with a boyfriend she refuses to call a boyfriend and preparing for her driving test, the protagonist immerses herself in a world of dinosaurs, mascot costumes, and shows repeated six times a day. Aloma Rodríguez crafts a coming-of-age novel that unfolds amidst parties, village bars, and dressing-room chats, where love, humor, and sex intermingle with characters as tender as they are seductive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel follows a young woman facing a decisive summer. On one hand, she must balance her work at a theme park, where she performs the same show over and over surrounded by skeletons and frustrated actors, with the pressure of passing her driving test in the final July session. On the other hand, she maintains an ambiguous relationship with her boyfriend from the city, whom she avoids labeling. The plot develops in a choral atmosphere: village festivals, karaoke nights, shared dressing rooms, and local bars are the setting where the characters cross paths, fall in love, and confront their own expectations. It is a story of love and personal growth, narrated with a nimble tone full of humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLife lessons during youth and the transition to adulthood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInformal romantic relationships and the difficulty of defining them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe contrast between urban life and the experience in an atypical rural and work environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe routine of performance work and living with eccentric characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHumor and sex as natural elements of daily life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers who enjoy contemporary coming-of-age novels with a touch of local color and humor. It is ideal for those looking for stories about youth, unconventional relationships, and personal discovery in unexpected settings, such as a theme park. Also for those who appreciate a choral narrative with authentic characters and sharp dialogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA fresh and realistic look at summer as a turning point in a young woman's life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original setting that is unusual in Spanish narrative: the world of entertainment in a dinosaur park.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMemorable secondary characters that enrich the main plot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA balance between humor, love, and reflection on the path to maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDirect and immersive prose that captivates from the first pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Rodríguez Gascón, Aloma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Xordica\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: CARRACHINAS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: February 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 176\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 206 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOnly If You Move\u003c\/em\u003e is a novel that accurately captures the atmosphere of a work and romantic summer in an environment as peculiar as a theme park. Aloma Rodríguez succeeds in making the reader identify with the protagonist and her circle, offering a story that combines lightness and depth. It is a work recommended for those looking for an entertaining read, with well-drawn characters and a backdrop of personal growth that does not sacrifice humor or emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"XORDICA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407298322779,"sku":"9788496457836","price":15.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849645783.jpg?v=1781851953","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788496457836","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}