{"product_id":"9788496964648","title":"Green vine shoots","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGreen Tendrils\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003ePampanitos verdes\u003c\/i\u003e, Óscar Esquivias gathers a collection of short stories featuring young people on the threshold of maturity. With precise and evocative prose, the author captures moments of transition, from the euphoria of celebrating the end of exams to the silences that mark the passage into adulthood. Each story offers an intimate and authentic look at the emotions, doubts, and small rituals of youth, turning the everyday into literature of great sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book explores adolescence and early adulthood through short, independent stories. The characters, almost always young people, face key moments in their lives: friendship, first love, academic pressure, family expectations, and the search for identity. Esquivias portrays the joys and uncertainties of that stage naturally, avoiding idealization and showing both the lightness and the depth of their experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe transition from adolescence to adult life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe bonds of friendship and their fragility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe discovery of desire and first romantic relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial and academic pressure in youth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMemory and the passage of time\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 interested in contemporary short fiction in Spanish, especially those who enjoy stories focused on character psychology and the nuances of daily life. It will also appeal to those seeking an honest and uncompromising look at youth, as well as fans of the work of Óscar Esquivias or the Viento Abierto collection from Ediciones del Viento.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA collection of stories that capture the emotions and conflicts typical of youth with sensitivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCareful and evocative prose that transforms everyday situations into memorable literary experiences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn authentic vision of the passage to maturity, free of stereotypes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn agile and profound read, ideal for those who appreciate the short story as a literary genre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Esquivias, Óscar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ediciones del Viento, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: Modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Viento Abierto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: November 2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 251 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePampanitos verdes\u003c\/i\u003e is a work that stands out for Óscar Esquivias's ability to portray youth with honesty and without artifice. The stories, brief but intense, connect with the reader through recognizable situations and well-drawn characters. It is a solid proposal within Spanish short fiction that will interest those looking for a quick read as well as those who wish to dwell on the details and emotions of each story.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES DEL VIENTO, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407620170075,"sku":"9788496964648","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849696464.jpg?v=1781857937","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788496964648","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}