{"product_id":"come-on-up-9781942658801","title":"Come On Up","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGlobal capitalism fails young Barcelona couples in this dynamic debut\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Heartbreaking and hilarious” —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Nopca’s stories, written with clarity and flair, are smart and modern, filled with sharply observed detail. They capture the unease of the times and the flux of contemporary life in Barcelona with wit, wisdom, moments of pure hilarity, and a mixture of sympathy and dark laughter.” —\u003cb\u003eColm Tóibín\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eBrooklyn\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHouse of Names\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when the hopes of a generation are dashed by austerity policies and underemployment? \u003ci\u003eCome On Up\u003c\/i\u003e is a group portrait of contemporary Barcelona, beaten by the economic crisis and divided by a secessionist movement. Always witty, often absurdist, these stories offer a mesmerizing glimpse into the daily lives of couples, families, and neighbors living the new normal of the 21st century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA husband seeks revenge on his wife as they stalk author Peter Stamm; an out-of-work bartender fills his empty days by shoving bananas into the tailpipes of parked cars; a mysterious ritual, spied through a neighbor’s window, arouses deadly spirits. Masterfully paced, the eleven mordant stories of \u003ci\u003eCome On Up\u003c\/i\u003e draw us into an embattled world whose past is unresolved and whose future is uncertain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jordi Nopca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43356981887094,"sku":"9781942658801","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/1374\/6550\/files\/CoreSourceHub_c6fc1dee-ef71-43c1-9d9d-dae398fafeb1.jpg?v=1777498844","url":"https:\/\/ingramacademic.com\/products\/come-on-up-9781942658801","provider":"Ingram Academic \u0026 Professional","version":"1.0","type":"link"}