Hitar kao žudnja

Hitar kao žudnja

Laura Esquivel

This sensual and emotional story explores the complex relationships of love, communication, and family ties through the life story of Júbilo, a man gifted with the exceptional gift of understanding and conveying emotions.

Júbilo is born with a smile on his face and the ability to intuitively sense and interpret the deepest feelings of others. Growing up between his grandmother, a member of an ancient Mayan Indian lineage, and his Spanish mother, he develops a talent for mediation and establishing harmony between people. His gift is especially evident in his relationship with Lucha, the daughter of a wealthy family, who believes that money is the key to happiness, while Júbilo believes that love and passion are the foundation of a fulfilling life.

Their relationship, filled with passion and mutual understanding, faces challenges when tragedy and unspoken secrets disrupt their communication. Through the story of their estrangement and attempts at reconciliation, Esquivel explores how a lack of honest communication can lead to estrangement, even between those who were once inseparable.

The novel is also the author’s intimate homage to her own father, a telemarketer, further emphasizing the importance of connecting and understanding between people. Through rich language and elements of magical realism, Hitar kam đujja offers a deeply emotional experience that encourages reflection on love, loss, and the power of words.

Original title
Tan veloz como el deseo
Translation
Ivica Cikač
Editor
Neven Antičević
Illustrations
Cathleen Toelke
Dimensions
23.5 x 15 cm
Pages
127
Publisher
Algoritam, Zagreb, 2005.
 
Latin alphabet. Paperback.
Language: Croatian.
ISBN
978-9-53220-345-5

One copy is available

Condition:Used, excellent condition
 

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