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Snapshots of Spain by Dani J. Norwell
5.0
What a wonderful collection of short stories this was! Dani J. Norwell is an author you definitely don't want to miss out, whether you enjoy the genre or not. I myself am rarely a fan of short stories; and yet, "Snapshots of Spain" had me turning pages like very few books have ever managed to. Dani's prose was beautiful, elegant in its simplicity, and exquisite, turning reading into a blessing. We have a very diverse cast of characters, ranging from a todler to a 67-year-old expact woman, and a very colourful array of situations and plots. Each of them felt so real and so vivid, I can still recall all the emotions they made me feel.
Also, as a Spaniard, I couldn't have felt more head over heels about this love letter to my homeland! Spain is very diverse in its traditions, depending on where you go; and although Dani chose very different locations that are sometimes polar opposites in more than one thing, she did an absolutely phenomenal job. I could practically see myself in Valencia again, or walking the streets of Santiago de Compostela, or sitting in the café in Torremolinos... An absolute delight! Far from falling into stereotypes or being unsufficiently informed, Dani has turned this into a perfect sneak peek at Spain. There were details that were extremely authentic and "castizos", too, such as the reference to the Cataluña conflict, the mention of valenciano, or the references to the very intimate and life-changing experience that is arriving in Santiago de Compostela after the Way. If you've ever heard of Spain and wanted to know more, this book is a great way to do so!
Couldn't be happier that someone this talented has decided to write about my country! Everyone, stop whatever it is you're doing and come celebrate "Snapshots of Spain"!
Also, as a Spaniard, I couldn't have felt more head over heels about this love letter to my homeland! Spain is very diverse in its traditions, depending on where you go; and although Dani chose very different locations that are sometimes polar opposites in more than one thing, she did an absolutely phenomenal job. I could practically see myself in Valencia again, or walking the streets of Santiago de Compostela, or sitting in the café in Torremolinos... An absolute delight! Far from falling into stereotypes or being unsufficiently informed, Dani has turned this into a perfect sneak peek at Spain. There were details that were extremely authentic and "castizos", too, such as the reference to the Cataluña conflict, the mention of valenciano, or the references to the very intimate and life-changing experience that is arriving in Santiago de Compostela after the Way. If you've ever heard of Spain and wanted to know more, this book is a great way to do so!
Couldn't be happier that someone this talented has decided to write about my country! Everyone, stop whatever it is you're doing and come celebrate "Snapshots of Spain"!