{"product_id":"9793343590802","title":"The place where I was born","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe place where I was born\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is an intimate and emotional journey to one’s roots, where memory and landscape intertwine to reconstruct a past that refuses to disappear. Juanjo returns to his hometown, a place that once overflowed with life and today survives amidst echoes and silences. There, the murmur of the river and the shadow of the old mill whisper pending stories to him. Between quiet streets and corners that still shine, the reunion with a past love becomes the catalyst for rediscovering himself, the boy he once was, and the life he left on hold. The reader will find a narrative that explores nostalgia, loss, and the possibility of a new beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel follows Juanjo, who, driven by necessity and nostalgia, returns to his homeland. The town, once prosperous, is now a space of silences that holds the memory of what it used to be. The reunion with an almost forgotten love triggers a process of deep introspection. Through the exploration of emblematic places—the thermal springs of Jaraba, the old mill, the mountains—the protagonist not only rediscovers his personal history but also faces the transformation of both the place and himself. The plot unfolds as a sensory and emotional journey where the landscape acts as a mirror and a refuge, leading the character to confront what he lost and to glimpse what could be again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNostalgia and the return to one’s roots as a driver of personal identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe passage of time and its transformative effect on both people and places.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe reunion with a past love and the revision of lost opportunities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMemory as a living territory that is activated through the senses and the landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRural depopulation and the survival of a place's essence beyond its physical decay.\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 intimate and emotional narratives, where the landscape and memory are protagonists. It is ideal for those who appreciate stories about returning to one's origins, second chances, and reflections on the passage of time. It will also connect with those interested in literature that addresses rural life, depopulation, and the evocative power of places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA sensory immersion in a rural landscape that becomes another character in the story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA profound reflection on identity, rootedness, and the possibility of reconciling with the past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that combines nostalgia with hope, showing how memories can be a starting point for a new beginning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reading experience that invites personal introspection about one's own origins and emotional bonds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Monge Escolano, Juan José\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: FICTION AND RELATED TOPICS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: PUNTO ROJO LIBROS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: April 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 218\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 280 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work stands out for its ability to build an immersive atmosphere where the landscape acts as a mirror of the protagonist's emotions. The prose, careful and evocative, succeeds in conveying the melancholy of a place that is fading, while simultaneously offering a ray of hope through reunions. It is a recommended read for those seeking a story that combines the exploration of the human interior with the lyrical description of a rural environment in transformation, offering a literary experience that invites reflection on the value of memories and second chances.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406813389147,"sku":"9793343590802","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/979334359080.jpg?v=1781841756","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9793343590802","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}