Description
THE LIMBO OF TIME
Book Summary
A work that merges visceral poetry with short stories, where the author explores the complexity of human emotions through intense verses and narratives that drift between dreams and nightmares. The reader will find a literary space where love, pain, hope, and helplessness intertwine with stories of mystery, science fiction, and social realities. Complemented by the author's original photographs, this book offers a multifaceted reading experience that invites reflection, feeling, and being carried away by the imagination.
What is it about?
The work is structured into two distinct yet complementary parts. The first consists of poems that address intense feelings, with poetic imagery that explores everything from love to heartbreak, as well as social critique and the search for hope. The second part brings together short stories that traverse various genres: the enigma of a woman who appears as a shadow every night, a series of crimes that invite the reader to solve the mystery, beings that devour books, characters from other planets with a humorous tone, a mother's immense pain, a cruel reality affecting many women, and a Halloween party, among other stories. Furthermore, the book includes photographs taken by the author herself that enrich the reading experience.
Main Themes
- The duality between love and pain as creative and destructive forces
- The exploration of hope in the face of helplessness and adversity
- Mystery and crime solving as a narrative thread
- Science fiction and the fantastic as vehicles for the imagination
- Social critique, especially regarding the reality of women
- The creative process and artistic expression through word and image
Who is it recommended for?
For readers seeking a hybrid literary experience who enjoy both emotion-charged contemporary poetry and short stories that explore different genres. Especially suitable for those who appreciate thematic and stylistic variety in a single volume, as well as for those interested in the work of authors who integrate multiple artistic disciplines. It will also be attractive to readers who value emotional introspection combined with mystery and fantasy plots.
What this book offers
- A versatile reading experience that combines poetry, short narrative, and photography in a single volume
- Verses that connect with universal emotions from a personal and sincere perspective
- Stories that stimulate the imagination and challenge the reader to actively participate in solving mysteries
- A committed look at social realities, especially those affecting women
- The opportunity to discover the complete artistic work of the author, which integrates word and image
Technical Details
- Author: Alcalde, Ana
- Publisher: EDICIONES CON M DE MUJER
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: POETRY
- Collection: CON M DE MUJER
- Publication Date: April 2025
- Number of pages: 118
- Weight: 160 g
Editorial Assessment
A literary proposal that stands out for its versatility and the emotional honesty it conveys. The author manages to build bridges between the most intimate poetry and genre narrative, offering the reader a range of experiences that go from deep reflection to entertainment. The inclusion of her own photographs adds an additional artistic value that enriches the proposal. Recommended for those looking for a read that does not fit into a single genre and that invites one to transition through different moods and narrative registers.