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Si te gusta la oscuridad (You Like It Darker)

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Si te gusta la oscuridad by Stephen King is a captivating collection that invites readers to explore the shadowy corridors of the human mind and the darker facets of existence. With his unparalleled narrative prowess, King presents twelve tales that traverse the realms of fate, mortality,... Read More
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Si te gusta la oscuridad (You Like It Darker)

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Si te gusta la oscuridad by Stephen King is a captivating collection that invites readers to explore the shadowy corridors of the human mind and the darker facets of existence. With his unparalleled narrative prowess, King presents twelve tales that traverse the realms of fate, mortality, and the enigmatic folds of reality where the impossible becomes tangible. This anthology not only reaffirms King as a masterful storyteller but also immerses readers in a world where leaving the mundane behind leads to the thrilling confines of his imagination.

Each story within this collection serves as a unique invitation to explore themes that lie at the borders of everyday life. In Two Talented Bastids, King spins a riveting tale unraveling the origins of two astonishingly gifted individuals. Danny Coughlin’s Bad Dream propels readers into chaos through an unanticipated psychic event that shatters not just Danny's life, but those around him, in dramatic fashion.

The seamless continuity from Cujo is embraced in Rattlesnakes, where a grieving man's quest for solace takes a sharp turn upon encountering unforeseen legacies in Florida. Within The Dreamers, a reticent Vietnam veteran's seemingly simple job acceptance spirals into a revelatory journey, shedding light on areas of the universe perhaps better left untouched.

The Answer Man thoughtfully examines whether the gift of foresight brings fortune or doom, whilst artfully reminding us of the inherent significance that can emerge from lives overshadowed by tragedy.

King's exceptional ability to evoke both terror and comfort, often within the same breath, is uniquely his own. The stories in Si te gusta la oscuridad are icons in their own right, bringing with them a sense of wonder and unexpected delight. This volume unites tales that are grippingly atmospheric, imbued with thrills and profound insights.

For readers who have a penchant for the dark, King offers an extraordinary odyssey into these shadow-filled worlds, ensuring that each excursion into the darker realm is nothing short of electrifying. This collection is a testament to King’s enduring appeal and his unmatched talent in stirring the depths of the human psyche.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798890981622

Publisher: Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial (USA) LLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 July 2024

Country: United States

Imprint: Vintage Espanol

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 510g

Pages: 512

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About the Author

Stephen King es autor de más de cincuenta libros, todos ellos best sellers internacionales. Sus títulos más recientes son La sangre manda, El Instituto, Elevación, El visitante (cuya adaptación audiovisual se estrenó en HBO en enero de 2020), La caja de botones de Gwendy (con Richard Chizmar), Bellas durmientes (con su hijo Owen King), El bazar de los malos sueños, la trilogía Bill Hodges (Mr. Mercedes, Quien pierde paga y Fin de guardia), Revival y Doctor Sueño. La novela 22/11/63 (convertida en serie de televisión en Hulu) fue elegida por The New York Times Book Review como una de las diez mejores novelas de 2011 y por Los Angeles Times como la mejor novela de intriga del año. Los libros de la serie La Torre Oscura e It han sido adaptados al cine, así como gran parte de sus clásicos, desde Misery hasta El resplandor pasando por Carrie, El juego de Gerald y La zona muerta.

En reconocimiento a su trayectoria profesional, le han sido concedidos los premios PEN American Literary Service Award en 2018, National Medal of Arts en 2014 y National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters en 2003. Vive en Bangor, Maine, con su esposa Tabitha King, también novelista.

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