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Rocca's memoir is an autobiographical text, a travel book, a war chronicle and a summary of customs. This work, written in 1814, is characterised by its incisive tone, it's sense of curiosity and its respect for the Spanish.
"Among the tree stumps, a human form. His arms down by his sides, his head covered by a hoodie. The boy wanted to run, but he was seized by a terrible fear which took over his mind, filling it with images of his bloodied grandfather, and he was unable to move.
Ernesto Agular, an Argentinian journalist of around forty, is an obituary writer for a Barcelona newspaper. His boss asks him to write an article on the disappearance of the Italian physicist Ettore Majorana. To do this, he has to go to Naples, where the dead physicist disappeared during a ferry journey from Palermo to Naples.
'A solas' tells the story of two women who were childhood friends, and who meet again by chance after many years apart. Through the emails they start to send each other they manage to regain the closeness they once had, and end up becoming a real support for one another.
This novel is the revelation of the year and has been a success on social media, charming its readership. The story is based on real events narrated by guide dog Cross about friendship, love and overcoming problems. Cross is a happy and mischievous dog, and Mario is his blind young companion who is trying to make his way in life. Together they form an inseparable team.
Sometimes mum says things that her little one understands differently to her: for mum, it's not ok to have a messy room, nor stay too long in the water, nor go around barefoot! The central character however, sees these situations oh so differently: for him these are little adventures full of excitement.
Sometime Mum has thunder in her head: she talks loudly and through clenched teeth. Sometimes she has clouds in her head: she forgets to make lunch and takes us to birthday parties late. And at other times she has a rainbow in her head: she sings at night and kisses me a lot. Could I also have thunder, clouds and rainbows in my head?
The book the reader has in their hands is a treat for those of good literary taste and unveils a young author who has opened up his horizon to a solid career in the world of words. In brief, both the author and, with him, the reader is moved when two of his wonderful main characters, Teodoro and Domingo finally speak, breaking the silence of the past seventy years.