On the Other Hand

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• Pavol Rankov

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• Belletristik
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On the Other Hand is a collection of short stories by award-winning Slovak author Pavol Rankov, showcasing a duality in its narratives. Half of the stories are contemporary, addressing themes like immigration, refugees, drug use, and mental illness. The other half transport readers to distant lands with kings and palaces, resembling fairy tales where characters dig to the Earth’s core, construct cities for the virtuous, and explore alternate lives. Rankov masterfully takes ordinary situations and escalates them, revealing profound truths about human nature. His characters evoke inner turmoil, making it difficult to set the book aside, as they reflect our own desires, feelings, and anxieties—often pushing boundaries we wouldn’t dare cross. Central to these tales are interpersonal relationships that stir curiosity, attraction, jealousy, and provocation. Rankov skillfully weaves in elements of mystery, sci-fi, psychological drama, and thriller, enhancing the depth of his narratives. The philosophical secret in his work lies in the unanswered puzzles that emerge from seemingly banal anecdotes, which grow to unsettling proportions, leaving readers with existential questions.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2023
• Einband: Paperback