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Fiction, General Fiction

El Hacho

Luis Carrasco (author)

Paperback Published on: 14/02/2018

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Synopsis

Set in the stark beauty of the Andalusian mountains El Hacho tells the story of Curro, an olive farmer determined to honour his family tradition in the face of drought, deluge and the lucrative temptations of a rapidly modernising Spain. Wonderfully crafted, El Hacho is a poignant and compelling story of struggle and hope.

Luis Carrasco lives and writes in Gloucestershire. He was inspired to write El Hacho after falling in love with the people and natural beauty of the Sierra de Grazalema whilst living in Andalucia. He is currently working on his second novel.

Publisher information

Publisher: Epoque Press
ISBN: 9781999896003
Number of pages: 128
Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
Weight: 129g
Languages: English

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An assured, poetic debut novella

I first became aware of this richly atmospheric, almost poetic paean to the people, landscape and lifestyles of the hills of Andalusia thanks to Jon McGreg... READ MORE

Hugh

Wonderfully engaging

For a short novel, the author really manages to fit a lot of information about the characters, the environment and the hardships that they face. Luis Carra... READ MORE

Kirsty McGinn

Beautifully simple

The design of the cover is stylish and unadorned. A beautiful book to hold and to read. Gentle and hypnotic, a great first novel.

Deborah Wilkinson

Beautifully written - the quote from Jon McGregor says it all

A beautifully written book which is both poignant and immersive. I read it in one sitting and the characters and poetry of the writing have stayed with me ... READ MORE

SCa

El Hacho

Thoroughly enjoyable - well worth a look.

James Inglis

“ a modern day parable”

This book was such a joy to read and so beautifully written. It really does transport you to the Andalusian mountains! A wonderful, warm book

Louise Yates

Stunning.

Exquisitely written. El Hacho is an atmospheric jewel.

Jamie Guiney

Strangely beguiling.

In much the same way as Cormac McCarthy, Carrasco draws characters that are at once noble and pitiful as they struggle against unwinnable odds in an unforg... READ MORE

David Hunt

El Hacho

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