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One Unique City, Ten Revealing Stories... A contemporary collection of short stories inspired by Barcelona, its history, its legends and its people including: First Impressions: Exploring the metro, Las Ramblas and the labyrinthine alleys of the Barrio Gotico you go in search of an elusive Spanish beauty in a white dress and meet a gruff book seller who introduces you to the legend behind the city. Senyor Jordi i el Drac: In this quirky retelling of the classic story of Saint George, an old knight and his squire battle a bat-winged beast, saving a village and a princess, on their way from to the kingdom of Barcelona where their friend, Don Quixote, awaits. A Book for A Rose: Meet Johnny - a long term American expat who wonders if it will be the first Sant Jordi the sun doesn't shine - and Elena - the Spanish beauty who breaks his heart, giving him something more valuable than romance in the process. CSI Barcelona: The death of an English man has Dr. Josep Caldet searching for the killer. His investigation uncovers a hidden underworld that lurks beneath the beautiful city as he discovers the price some are willing to pay to live in Barcelona. Running the Gauntlet: A motley crew of locals and expats decide to take back Barcelona's streets from the pickpockets and thieves. They grab a drink or two along the way, in some of the city's most famous bars, before the night ends with a bang. The Crypt of Colonia Güell: Barcelona's most famous architect, Antoni Gaudí, is being crushed by his designs for La Sagrada Familia until his benefactor, Eusebio Güell, offers him a commission that challenges their friendship. Barcelona Gothic: Based on true events, Urquinaona 4 is a mysterious building located in the famed L'Eixample district of the city where its newest tenant, Alex, soon discovers that the cheap rent and great room comes at a terrifying price. ...From Barcelona offers a fresh and unique literary perspective on this popular Catalan city, while fulfilling the interested visitor's desire for information about places to go and things to see. Described as "City-Lit" by the author, the goal of this book is to entertain, inform and inspire you to live and breathe your own Barcelona adventure.
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Format:Paperback
I can't stop thinking about this book. I can't stop telling everyone about this collection of short stories. I am definitely waiting impatiently to see Vol.2 in publication. Every story is so fascinating. Sometimes Jeremy takes an old legend and weaves it, in and out of the streets and cobbles of Barcelona. Other times, you feel you are ambling along next to him as he brings alive the sounds and smells of a typical day in the City. However, not the City we know of giant football stadiums and glitzy shops. Rather the tapestry of narrow alley ways where shops and tiny bars and little hidden away cafe's rub shoulders off the normal tourist beat.
Catalan phrases season and sprinkle across the pages, adding zest to his story telling and depth to his characters. All the time you are increasing your local dialect knowledge without boring hours spent listening to educational language CD's.
His exceptional sculpture of the English language flows through out the pages as he interlinks the quirky, unusual designs and eccentricities of the magnificent Antonio Gaudi and "his ertwhile benefactor Eusebio Guell". Jeremy Hollands lives, breathes and exalts in understanding the culture and underlining passions of Catalonian patriotism. One has to smile when Gaudi is introduced to the King of Spain in Castillian Spanish.When HRH answers in the same idiom, a smile creases your lips as you just know Gaudi is going to offer a linguistic insult, by replying in his native and much loved Catalan tongue. You can almost hear the King and Guell gasp in shock!
The chapter, "Barcelona Gothic" has also been published as a stand alone short story as "An Urquinaona Healing." This one enthralled me.Gave me such a buzz. It is a touch eerie in parts where the old wooden lift (elevator) is described as being "the size of a coffin". In one single phrase Jeremy has captured his audience. Your attention is gripped throughout. You are never quite sure what will follow next as you turn over the page...
"Senyor Jordi i el Drac" - an old, old legend we have all been endeared to, but I have never embraced it as much as I devoured each word of Jeremy's craft of quirky story telling. Every story is written with fervour, vibrancy and sensitivity to Catalonians and his admirations of all the buildings and architecture old and new. You feel you have met these characters before, as they pop in and out.
His place descriptions are so exact - like the Hook Bar tucked away behind the scenes, honouring the fable of Peter Pan's Captain Hook. Definitely a place for a "Pirate's night out". You can just visualize the peg legs hanging from the rafters. Eye patches gracing the decor as bartenders serve you in typical pirate's puffy sleeves.
I fervently suggest to all new tourists and Expats to have, before they hop on a plane or a Renfe train to head for the City of Barcelona to taste the carejello and sample the tapas along the way of Jeremy's Holland labyrinth of medieval streets, this book is a definitely a "must read, must have". You will get so much more out of your stay and other infoseek tourist books on Barcelona!
Catalan phrases season and sprinkle across the pages, adding zest to his story telling and depth to his characters. All the time you are increasing your local dialect knowledge without boring hours spent listening to educational language CD's.
His exceptional sculpture of the English language flows through out the pages as he interlinks the quirky, unusual designs and eccentricities of the magnificent Antonio Gaudi and "his ertwhile benefactor Eusebio Guell". Jeremy Hollands lives, breathes and exalts in understanding the culture and underlining passions of Catalonian patriotism. One has to smile when Gaudi is introduced to the King of Spain in Castillian Spanish.When HRH answers in the same idiom, a smile creases your lips as you just know Gaudi is going to offer a linguistic insult, by replying in his native and much loved Catalan tongue. You can almost hear the King and Guell gasp in shock!
The chapter, "Barcelona Gothic" has also been published as a stand alone short story as "An Urquinaona Healing." This one enthralled me.Gave me such a buzz. It is a touch eerie in parts where the old wooden lift (elevator) is described as being "the size of a coffin". In one single phrase Jeremy has captured his audience. Your attention is gripped throughout. You are never quite sure what will follow next as you turn over the page...
"Senyor Jordi i el Drac" - an old, old legend we have all been endeared to, but I have never embraced it as much as I devoured each word of Jeremy's craft of quirky story telling. Every story is written with fervour, vibrancy and sensitivity to Catalonians and his admirations of all the buildings and architecture old and new. You feel you have met these characters before, as they pop in and out.
His place descriptions are so exact - like the Hook Bar tucked away behind the scenes, honouring the fable of Peter Pan's Captain Hook. Definitely a place for a "Pirate's night out". You can just visualize the peg legs hanging from the rafters. Eye patches gracing the decor as bartenders serve you in typical pirate's puffy sleeves.
I fervently suggest to all new tourists and Expats to have, before they hop on a plane or a Renfe train to head for the City of Barcelona to taste the carejello and sample the tapas along the way of Jeremy's Holland labyrinth of medieval streets, this book is a definitely a "must read, must have". You will get so much more out of your stay and other infoseek tourist books on Barcelona!
Format:Paperback
The guy can't write for tofu!!! If it was a cat it would have been drowned at birth, but as it is a self published book, it floats like something else in the water.
Format:Kindle Edition
I don't normally read short-stories but this book promised to give me an insight to life in Barcelona and the truth is, it lived up to its promise. One could argue how could I know if the author gave an accurate portrait? After all, I've only been to Barcelona twice, and never longer than 3 nights. As it happens, a lot of situations and Spanish people attitude towards life is the same of where I live (Portugal). So, this book did teach me one thing: all South-Europeans are probably very alike. And same goes for English speaking people who choose to move to sunny spots by the sea.
Also, the book is very well written and I really cared about the characters. It does require some minor editing but it's nothing serious.
I loved all the stories, but of course, I particularly liked the one involving Gaudí. Jeremy Holland managed to incorporate the many aspects of Barcelona: past and present.
I loved it! I'm looking forward to reading vol. 2.
Also, the book is very well written and I really cared about the characters. It does require some minor editing but it's nothing serious.
I loved all the stories, but of course, I particularly liked the one involving Gaudí. Jeremy Holland managed to incorporate the many aspects of Barcelona: past and present.
I loved it! I'm looking forward to reading vol. 2.
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