{"product_id":"la-peninsula-de-las-casas-vacias","title":"The peninsula of empty houses","description":"\u003ch5\u003eOur review\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Peninsula of Empty Houses\u003c\/i\u003e reminds us that magical realism, a style made famous by masters like Gabriel García Márquez, can also emerge in Spain. It is a surprising and peculiar novel that every reader should undoubtedly experience. What we like most is that it doesn't solely focus on historical weight, but rather on the \u003cb\u003esymbolic, through magical elements\u003c\/b\u003e that add a touch of fantasy to the harsh history of a divided country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of the \u003cb\u003e2023 National Critics' Prize\u003c\/b\u003e, this novel by David Uclés narrates the Spanish Civil War as never before. It is a hypnotic tale that masterfully blends the rawest realism with myth, superstition, and rural gothic terror, solidifying its place as a seminal work of contemporary literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, old healers possess more power than rifles, soldiers get lost in enchanted forests, and the fear of the living is as great as the dread of the dead. If you're looking for \u003cb\u003ea demanding read with great literary quality\u003c\/b\u003e, one that will captivate and shake you, this critically acclaimed novel is an experience not to be missed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eBook details\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet in a village in Jaén during the Spanish Civil War, \"The Peninsula of Empty Houses\" is a polyphonic novel that narrates the interconnected lives of its inhabitants as the war infiltrates their isolated world. The story follows a family trying to survive without taking sides, an enigmatic woman with ancestral knowledge who acts as a healer, soldiers from both sides who disrupt the fragile balance of the village, and the feared \"Moors\" of Franco's army, whose presence unleashes terror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Uclés (Úbeda, Jaén) has burst onto the literary scene with overwhelming force, winning the prestigious 2023 National Critics' Prize for Narrative. Although his initial professional path led him elsewhere, his literary vocation was always latent, having studied Law at the University of Granada. This structure and discipline are evident in his meticulous research and writing process. Before his great success, he had already debuted with the novel \u003ci\u003eEl llanto del león\u003c\/i\u003e (2018), demonstrating his interest in exploring the deep roots of history and myth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 700\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Uclés\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Siruela\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdition:\u003c\/b\u003e 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9788419942319\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sigue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54789314969926,"sku":"Est3\/Bal2","price":24.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0797\/5590\/3302\/files\/LapeninsuladelascasavaciasA.webp?v=1752146963","url":"https:\/\/libreriacasadrojan.com\/en\/products\/la-peninsula-de-las-casas-vacias","provider":"Librería Casa Drojan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}