Inventing Love

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By Jose Ovejero

Series: Peter Owen World Series: Spain

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Inventing Love by José Ovejero spins a tale around a man named Samuel, who receives an unexpected call informing him of a woman's death, mistakenly believed to be his lover. Intrigued by this mystery, Samuel attends her funeral and begins to fabricate a connection with her, unravelling secrets and finding unexpected reflections on love, identity, and the stories we tell ourselves. This intriguing narrative explores themes of deception and the complexities of human relationships.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories that explore the complexities of love and relationships with a touch of unexpected twists. You'll be intrigued by the way it blends romance and philosophical musings, often leading to surprising introspections and emotional depth. If you appreciate narratives that challenge perceptions of authenticity in human connections, this might be a captivating read for you.

Inventing Love

When Samuel receives a call out of the blue informing him thathis lover Clara is dead, he sees a way to escape a life short onintrigue, passion and excitement. Does it matter that henever knew her?Jose Ovejero's existential tale of stolen identity exposes thefictions people invent to sustain themselves in a dehumanizingmodern world.

Winner of the 2013 Premio Alfaguara literary prize.

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When Samuel receives a call out of the blue informing him that his lover Clara is dead, he sees a way to escape a life short on intrigue, passion, and excitement. Does it matter that he never knew her?

Jose Ovejero's existential tale of stolen identity exposes the fictions people invent to sustain themselves in a dehumanising modern world.

Inventing Love reveals the transformational force of the imagination and its ability to construct new realities. — Manuel Rivas, Chairman of the Alfaguara Prize Jury

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Inventing Love by Jose Ovejero is praised for its exploration of character-driven narratives that shed light on contemporary social issues in Spain. The novel is noted for its theme of imagination's transformative power in creating new realities. Ovejero's writing is described as both fascinating and intense, marking him as a significant author of his generation.

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ISBN: 9780720619492

Publisher: Peter Owen Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 May 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Peter Owen Publishers

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 224

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Jose Ovejero Literary Fiction Series: Peter Owen World Series: Spain

About the Author

Jose Ovejero is a renowned contemporary Spanish novelists. His work deals both with generic themes regarding interpersonal relationships as well as the socio-economic issues currently experienced in Spanish society. He has published seven novels, oneof which has been translated into English (Nothing Ever Happens, 2013) as well as several collections of short stories and essays. He won the 2013 Premio Alfaguara for his novel La invencion del amor (Inventing Love), one of the most prestigious literary awards in the Spanish language.