- It is based on a thrilling true story that touches the reader.
- The rich writing brings the images to life and takes you on a journey to Kythera of another era.
- It delves into human relationships and social structures in a way that immerses you deeply into the story.
Then dozens of stories that Kastelanis had heard in prison, at the harbor, and in the dives descended from the sky. Like fiery tongues in a demonic inspiration, the lives of the people he had known entered his mind. With lightning speed, he filtered the harshest and most unjust ones with his mind. Prostitutes, urchins, petty criminals, all those who had seen the inhuman face of society that had led them to a life of poverty, crime, and exclusion, without having truly chosen it themselves. The tongues licked every crevice of his mind and whispered to him like Sirens, "Avenge!"
It began to drizzle. The fine raindrops cooled Kastelanis in the heat of the murder. They mixed with his sweat and ran down his face, filling it with horrific muddy streaks from the dust that had settled on him as he walked through the wilderness. His appearance became more terrifying.
Now he danced in the drizzle an occult demonic dance. The screams and the gentle sound of the rain were the music to his dance. He no longer struck to the core, but he enjoyed it immensely. The tongues in his mind cheered him on and told him to continue with the same passion.
Genre: Social Drama based on true events
Atmosphere: Dramatic and intense, immersing you in the events and human stories.
Why We Loved It
- It is based on a thrilling true story that touches the reader.
- The rich writing brings the images to life and takes you on a journey to Kythera of another era.
- It delves into human relationships and social structures in a way that immerses you deeply into the story.
This book is for you if…
If you are interested in stories based on true events, social dramas that delve into the human soul and transport you to another era and place.
Panos Dimakis talks about "Seventeen Threads"
In an interview about the book, Panos Dimakis explained that the title refers to the victims, to those deeply affected by the tragedy, as well as to the perpetrator himself, symbolizing the impact of fate and choice. He emphasized that the book delves into important issues such as fake news, ethics, and free will, highlighting a story which, although true, was not widely known.
What readers are saying about the book
Those who read The Seventeen Threads speak of a book that captivated them. They highlight its gripping story based on true events and the author's ability to transport you to Kythera and another era, through a rich and vivid language that brings the images to life. Many mention that, despite the tragic nature of the events, the book is easy to read and delves into the human soul and social structures, allowing the reader to feel intense emotions and reflect on important issues. They appreciate the faithful depiction of a difficult true story that was not widely known, while some also mention its connection to the successful television series.
About the Author
Panos Dimakis grew up in Astros, Arcadia, and lives in Athens, where he studied English Philology. He has worked as a translator, including for the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, translating works by Nikos Kazantzakis. He is also known from his television presence on the show The Chase as the Hawk. He teaches Business English, speaks 8 languages, and has written dictionaries as well as the novels Seventeen Threads, on which the television series of the same name was based, and The River of a Thousand Blind People.
Manufacturer
- Author
- Panos Dimakis
- Publisher
- Kapa Ekdotiki
- Type
- Historical Novel
- Cover
- Soft
- Number of Pages
- 272
- Publication Date
- 2020
- Dimensions
- 14x21 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9789606280894
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