{"product_id":"9791388074165","title":"THEY LOOK LIKE PEOPLE","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHEY LOOK LIKE PEOPLE\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c!-- nl--\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWriter Roi receives a call that forces him to return to his home village: the grave of his father, a prestigious stop-motion filmmaker, has been desecrated. This event triggers a disturbing journey into the past, where Roi must confront his father’s authoritarian figure and the secrets of his unfinished work. Soon, something sinister and familiar begins to manifest in the old family manor, a presence that could be Mr. Stilt-Walker, the terrifying puppet that haunted his childhood. A novel that combines psychological horror with a deep exploration of artistic legacy and parent-child relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoi, a writer burdened by deadlines for his next novel, finds his life interrupted by a call from the Civil Guard: the grave of his father, Gregorio, has been desecrated. Mr. Gregorio was a prestigious filmmaker specialized in stop-motion movies, a stern and authoritarian figure who marked Roi's personality forever. Upon returning to the village, the writer faces the loose ends of his late father's life: who disturbed his eternal rest? Did his unfinished work hide a secret ending? While attempting to solve these mysteries, something macabre and familiar breaks into the enormous family manor. Roi must face the possibility that Mr. Stilt-Walker, the old puppet that tormented him as a child, has come to life. The plot unfolds as a surreal and psychological tale rooted in the creator's ego, the art world, and the complex relationships between parents and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eArtistic legacy and the creator's obsession with his unfinished work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eParent-child relationships marked by authority and resentment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePsychological horror and returning home as a setting for childhood traumas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe boundary between reality and fiction through a sinister puppet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe influence of the past on the protagonist's identity and creativity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers of psychological horror and ghost stories looking for a narrative with emotional depth. Also for those interested in stories that explore the link between art, family, and past traumas, as well as followers of the Stoker line and authors like Ignacio Cid Hermoso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA horror plot that combines supernatural elements with intense family drama.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the weight of artistic legacy and the father figure in the creator's life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn oppressive and surreal atmosphere that maintains tension until the conclusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading experience that invites one to question the boundaries between reality and nightmare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Ignacio Cid Hermoso\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Plan B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: Horror and ghost stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Stoker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: January 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 272\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 685 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solid entry in psychological horror that transcends the genre by addressing universal themes such as emotional inheritance and the search for identity. The work stands out for its unsettling atmosphere and its ability to weave the supernatural with an honest reflection on family relationships. Ideal for those seeking a read that is both disturbing and invites introspection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PLAN B","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406713479515,"sku":"9791388074165","price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/979138807416.jpg?v=1781838608","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9791388074165","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}