{"product_id":"revolution-by-hugo-goncalves-a-historical-and-family-novel-of-portugal","title":"Revolution by Hugo Gonçalves — A Historical and Family Novel of Portugal","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"710\"\u003eRevolución\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"732\"\u003eHugo Gonçalves\u003c\/strong\u003e is a monumental historical novel that vividly portrays Portuguese society during one of its most transformative and turbulent periods — from the April 1974 Carnation Revolution through the chaotic months leading to the establishment of democracy in 1976. Set against the backdrop of seismic political upheaval, this rich narrative interweaves personal and national history through the lives of the Storm family, whose experiences reflect the hopes, fears, and contradictions of a nation in flux. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003eComprising some \u003cstrong data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003e528 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e in its first Spanish-language paperback edition published by \u003cem data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eLibros del Asteroide\u003c\/em\u003e in 2025, \u003cem data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eRevolución\u003c\/em\u003e combines epic scope with intimate character development. The story follows three siblings — Maria Luísa, Pureza, and Frederico — whose personal journeys reveal how political change reshapes not only institutions but individual identities and family bonds. Maria Luísa, a committed militant, must navigate clandestine resistance; Pureza confronts shifting social expectations; and Frederico grapples with youthful aspirations amidst the pressures of conscription and societal expectation. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"2502\"\u003eGonçalves blends elements of tragedy and dark comedy to explore how social upheaval impacts human relationships and personal destiny. Rather than merely recounting historical facts, the novel captures the \u003cem data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003eemotional reality\u003c\/em\u003e of its characters, rendering the historic revolution as a series of intimate, human experiences. Themes of freedom, loyalty, tradition, and transformation are central, making \u003cem data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003eRevolución\u003c\/em\u003e not only a compelling historical narrative but also a profound meditation on the forces that shape societies and selves. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2907\"\u003eCritically acclaimed and recognized with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2585\"\u003ePrémio Literário Fernando Namora\u003c\/strong\u003e, this book stands out as a recent milestone in contemporary Portuguese literature. Its scope, depth, and narrative power make it a significant addition to any reader’s collection, particularly for those interested in historical fiction, family sagas, and stories of political change.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BOOKLYA ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52710923764049,"sku":"9788410178359","price":26.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/0861\/5505\/files\/revolution-by-hugo-goncalves-a-historical-and-family-novel-766.webp?v=1771254411","url":"https:\/\/booklya.shop\/products\/revolution-by-hugo-goncalves-a-historical-and-family-novel-of-portugal","provider":"BOOKLYA ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}