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Com aturar el temps

Com aturar el temps

Contemporary LiteratureFantasy
Pages
368
Published
2018
Language
Spanish

Synopsis

Tom Hazard appears to be an ordinary man, but he harbors a profound secret: he has been alive for centuries. Born in 1581, he suffers from a rare condition that makes him age at an incredibly slow rate. Now, in the 21st century, Tom tries to live a normal life as a history teacher, but he must constantly move to avoid suspicion. He longs for connection while navigating the challenges of his extraordinary existence.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

MelancholicThought-ProvokingReflective
Time LoopFish Out of WaterRedemption Arc

Genres

Contemporary Literature Fantasy Literary Fiction

Authors

M
Marc Rubió

Marc Rubió is the author of Hidden Valley Road, a gripping exploration of family and mental illness. He writes with a clear, direct style that makes complex subjects accessible.

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Matt Haig

Matt Haig is an English author and journalist born in Sheffield in 1975. He writes both fiction and non-fiction for adults and children, often in speculative fiction, exploring themes of mental health, mortality and what it means to be alive. His novels include The Midnight Library, The Humans, How to Stop Time and The Radleys; his memoir Reasons to Stay Alive was a number one Sunday Times bestseller. His work has been translated into more than fifty languages.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is "Com aturar el temps" a standalone novel?

    This novel tells a complete story with a clear beginning, middle, and end for its protagonist, Tom Hazard. While it explores a long life, the narrative arc within this single book is self-contained.

  • How does this book connect to Matt Haig's other works?

    While not part of a shared universe, "Com aturar el temps" shares Matt Haig's characteristic blend of philosophical inquiry and accessible storytelling, often exploring themes of mental health, time, and the human condition through a speculative lens, similar to his other popular novels.