Iznenađenja

Iznenađenja

Vladimir Milak

The book invites you to reflect on your own actions and relationships with others. Each story offers a life lesson, but in an unobtrusive way.

The collection consists of several short stories, each of which brings a "surprise" — an event that the characters did not expect, but which often changes their view of life, relationships, or themselves. Milak writes simply and accessiblely, often with a touch of humor, irony, or gentle criticism of social phenomena.

The characters are mostly children or young people who face dilemmas related to family, friendship, school, honesty, empathy, and identity. Some stories also have slightly fantastical elements, but most are based on real situations and everyday problems.

The author often uses a surprise ending that makes the reader think and leaves an impression.

Editor
Smiljana Jelčić Ivanošić
Graphics design
Danny Arix
Dimensions
18 x 11.5 cm
Pages
255
Publisher
Slovo, Zagreb, 2001.
 
Latin alphabet. Paperback.
Language: Croatian.

One copy is available

Condition:Used, excellent condition
 

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