by Steven Porter · Byker Books · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780956078896
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Countries of the World is a work that blends fiction and memoir, exploring the life of a translator who, after completing an assignment on the 1973 coup in Chile, returns to the fictional Scottish town of Breogan to write about football. Through a perspective that spans both childhood and adulthood, the narrator reflects on significant historical events such as Thatcherism, the Falklands War, and the World Cups, intertwining his personal life with the socio-political context of the era.
This short novel is enriched with journalistic essays and musings on football, capturing the essence of the sport with all its light and shadow. It is an introspective read that connects local experience with global events, offering a unique look at identity, memory, and the passion for the game.
