{"title":"Ricardo Silva Romero","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRicardo Silva Romero\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts narratives that explore the depths of human experience with a subtle and evocative touch. His works often blend introspective moments with vivid storytelling, inviting readers into richly imagined worlds that linger long after the last page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on \u003cem\u003egeneral fiction\u003c\/em\u003e, his books like \u003cem\u003eRio Muerto\u003c\/em\u003e reveal complex characters navigating life's unpredictable currents. Expect thoughtful prose that balances emotional insight with compelling plots, making his writing both immersive and reflective.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rio-muerto-by-ricardo-silva-romero-9781642861457","title":"Rio Muerto","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy one of Colombia's most renowned novelists and reminiscent of \u003cem\u003eChronicle of a Death Foretold\u003c\/em\u003e by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, \u003cem\u003eRio Muerto\u003c\/em\u003e by Ricardo Silva Romero tackles the topic of paramilitarism and violence in Colombia when a father of two sons is killed a few steps from his home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the outskirts of Belen del Cham, a town that has yet to appear on any map of Colombia, the mute Salomn Palacios is murdered a few steps away from his home. His widow, the courageous and foul-mouthed Hiplita Arenas, completely loses her sanity and confronts the paramilitaries and local politicians, challenging them to also kill her and her two fatherless sons. Yet as Hiplita faces her husband's murderers on her desperate journey, she finds an unexpected calling to stay alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis poetic and hypnotising novel, told from the perspective of Salomn's ghost, denounces the brutal killings of innocent citizens and at the same time celebrates the invisible: imagination, memories, hope, and the connection to afterlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487486460140,"sku":"9781642861457","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/b1d2c491cf370a2e5b3907b13e6d86e1.jpg?v=1775775786"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ricardo-silva-romero.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}