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Author: Vasilis Palaiokostas

Five years after A Normal Life, Vasilis Palaiokostas returns with a book that talks about his childhood and teenage years – years that marked him and shaped his character. The romance that permeated...

Five years after A Normal Life, Vasilis Palaiokostas returns with a book that talks about his childhood and teenage years – years that marked him and shaped his character. The romance that permeated the tumultuous world of A Normal Life is here in its natural environment, in the place where he was born. The locations described as nostalgia, but also as...

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  • Release Date 26/06/2024
  • Number of pages Number of pages 368
  • Language Greek
  • Cover Cover Soft
  • Year of publication Year of publication 2024
  • Publisher Publisher Oi Ekdoseis ton Synadelfon

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  • Nodas_Adamos

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    A surprising book, not because of its author’s name but because of its content. You rarely read texts like this that portray the life of a child in a village in the Pindus Mountains. I recommend it to all mothers raising boys, so they can see how they should raise them. Well done, Vasilis!

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  • I started reading it without knowing almost anything about V. Palaeokostas, apart from the headlines in the crime section of the mass media.

    I confess I was shocked: it is fantastic literarily, all its formidable characters leap off the pages... it is sparkling and funny, and in almost every chapter there was a point where the others in the house could hear me laughing out loud to myself while I was reading it. What may perhaps be of greatest interest, though, is its political and philosophical acuity.

    Like the wild partridges of Pindus (which he mentions in a very characteristic story), Vasilis was not made to fit inside any cage. I can’t wait to read it a second time.

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  • Ian Bookist
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    Amazing book, it takes you to another era. Having traveled to its places, I saw as ghosts the author himself, Mr. Leonidas, Giorgitsa, Pantelis, and every character, like ghosts through his vivid descriptions.

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  • superkitsos
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    6 out of 6 members found this review helpful

    Vasilis, if you are reading the comments, you should know that you need to write more books. I wish everyone wrote with your style!

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  • giorgos_antonioy
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    Although I would have liked more action, I liked it a lot! (My friend Palaiokostas, if you are reading the comments, we can meet at Chrysomilia so I can give you a more detailed opinion.)

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  • Alexios_Oikonomou
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    A book that provokes thoughts. Economic on one hand and social on the other. Also, the transition to rural life and the nomadic lifestyle of the '70s and '80s is portrayed in such a way that you feel like you experienced it personally. For fans of the author's first book, do not expect a special reference to the years of the author's activity. It is highly recommended without reservation.

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  • John_Escort
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    5 out of 5 members found this review helpful

    Hello Vasilis, my man

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  • bg75dec
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    5 out of 8 members found this review helpful

    I understand that in order for a book to be sold at an affordable price, the quality must be compromised in some way. That's exactly what we have here. Small font and newspaper-like paper quality. No comparison to the first book published by the same publishing house. I hope that in its re-release, these details, for me, will be corrected. I won't comment on the content. That will be judged by each reader.

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    Amazing book

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    amazing!
    i have both of his books.

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    • I liked the writing style
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  • A surprising book, not because of its author’s name but because of its content. You rarely read texts like this that portray the life of a child in a village in the Pindus Mountains. I recommend it to all mothers raising boys, so they can see how they should raise them. Well done, Vasilis!

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  • I started reading it without knowing almost anything about V. Palaeokostas, apart from the headlines in the crime section of the mass media.

    I confess I was shocked: it is fantastic literarily, all its formidable characters leap off the pages... it is sparkling and funny, and in almost every chapter there was a point where the others in the house could hear me laughing out loud to myself while I was reading it. What may perhaps be of greatest interest, though, is its political and philosophical acuity.

    Like the wild partridges of Pindus (which he mentions in a very characteristic story), Vasilis was not made to fit inside any cage. I can’t wait to read it a second time.

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  • Amazing book, it takes you to another era. Having traveled to its places, I saw as ghosts the author himself, Mr. Leonidas, Giorgitsa, Pantelis, and every character, like ghosts through his vivid descriptions.

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • Vasilis, if you are reading the comments, you should know that you need to write more books. I wish everyone wrote with your style!

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    6
  • Although I would have liked more action, I liked it a lot! (My friend Palaiokostas, if you are reading the comments, we can meet at Chrysomilia so I can give you a more detailed opinion.)

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    5
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Description & Specifications

Five years after A Normal Life, Vasilis Palaiokostas returns with a book that talks about his childhood and teenage years – years that marked him and shaped his character. The romance that permeated the tumultuous world of A Normal Life is here in its natural environment, in the place where he was born. The locations described as nostalgia, but also as battlefields, escapes, and survival, come to the forefront, illuminated by the light of another era. Vasilis Palaiokostas reminisces, wanders, and describes the mountains, meadows, rivers, shepherds' huts, the villages of the Greek countryside, and their people through the eyes and rhythm of a child. The plan had been meticulously crafted, down to the last detail. Covered with the heavy blankets and pretending to be asleep, we lay in wait until our parents fell asleep. With the same anxiety that comes from trying to disarm an explosive device, we slowly pulled the latch of the lock and, turning the knob carefully, opened it. As we slipped out, we carefully closed it behind us and disappeared into the deep darkness. [...] "Whoever kills a pheasant goes to jail!" This threat hung over the heads of the villagers. With the anger of injustice boiling within us, we made the big decision. To strike at the heart of the problem by conducting a raid on the breeding ground! The plan we were tasked with carrying out was simple: To take as many pheasants as our bags could carry and to release the rest, to quell the resentment of injustice!

Stories from Everyday Life

The author shares moments and stories from his/her childhood, from games, relationships with peers and family moments, to experiences that capture the social and cultural reality of the era.

A Time Different from Our Own

The narratives of the book transport the reader to another era, with social structures, values, and perceptions different from those of today. Through small everyday stories, the changes brought by time and the evolution of society are highlighted.

Why read it

The book is addressed to those who love human testimonies, stories of everyday life, and narratives that give voice to moments that are common yet deeply personal. It is ideal for readers who want to feel the nostalgia of other eras through true experiences.

Manufacturer

Author
Vasilis Palaiokostas
Publisher
Oi Ekdoseis ton Synadelfon
Language
Greek
Subtitle
-
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
368
Release Date
26/06/2024
Type
Testimonial
Period
Social Issues
Publication Date
2024
Dimensions
14x20.5 cm
ISBN-13
9786185571399

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Reviews (33)

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  • Nodas_Adamos

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    A surprising book, not because of its author’s name but because of its content. You rarely read texts like this that portray the life of a child in a village in the Pindus Mountains. I recommend it to all mothers raising boys, so they can see how they should raise them. Well done, Vasilis!

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  • I started reading it without knowing almost anything about V. Palaeokostas, apart from the headlines in the crime section of the mass media.

    I confess I was shocked: it is fantastic literarily, all its formidable characters leap off the pages... it is sparkling and funny, and in almost every chapter there was a point where the others in the house could hear me laughing out loud to myself while I was reading it. What may perhaps be of greatest interest, though, is its political and philosophical acuity.

    Like the wild partridges of Pindus (which he mentions in a very characteristic story), Vasilis was not made to fit inside any cage. I can’t wait to read it a second time.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Ian Bookist
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    Amazing book, it takes you to another era. Having traveled to its places, I saw as ghosts the author himself, Mr. Leonidas, Giorgitsa, Pantelis, and every character, like ghosts through his vivid descriptions.

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • superkitsos
    5
    6 out of 6 members found this review helpful

    Vasilis, if you are reading the comments, you should know that you need to write more books. I wish everyone wrote with your style!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would recommend it for reading
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  • giorgos_antonioy
    5
    5 out of 6 members found this review helpful

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    Although I would have liked more action, I liked it a lot! (My friend Palaiokostas, if you are reading the comments, we can meet at Chrysomilia so I can give you a more detailed opinion.)

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Alexios_Oikonomou
    5
    8 out of 8 members found this review helpful

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    A book that provokes thoughts. Economic on one hand and social on the other. Also, the transition to rural life and the nomadic lifestyle of the '70s and '80s is portrayed in such a way that you feel like you experienced it personally. For fans of the author's first book, do not expect a special reference to the years of the author's activity. It is highly recommended without reservation.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • John_Escort
    5
    5 out of 5 members found this review helpful

    Hello Vasilis, my man

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • bg75dec
    3
    5 out of 8 members found this review helpful

    I understand that in order for a book to be sold at an affordable price, the quality must be compromised in some way. That's exactly what we have here. Small font and newspaper-like paper quality. No comparison to the first book published by the same publishing house. I hope that in its re-release, these details, for me, will be corrected. I won't comment on the content. That will be judged by each reader.

    Translated from Greek ·
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • 5
    0 out of 1 members found this review helpful

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    Amazing book

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  • 5
    0 out of 2 members found this review helpful

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    amazing!
    i have both of his books.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Verified purchase

    Epic
    Amazing book that should be in every home

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Verified purchase

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    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • Verified purchase

    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • Verified purchase

    • Was it easy to read?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • Verified purchase

  • Verified purchase

    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • Verified purchase

    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • Verified purchase

    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • Verified purchase

  • Verified purchase

  • Verified purchase

    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would recommend it for reading
    • Paper quality
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • Verified purchase

  • A surprising book, not because of its author’s name but because of its content. You rarely read texts like this that portray the life of a child in a village in the Pindus Mountains. I recommend it to all mothers raising boys, so they can see how they should raise them. Well done, Vasilis!

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • I started reading it without knowing almost anything about V. Palaeokostas, apart from the headlines in the crime section of the mass media.

    I confess I was shocked: it is fantastic literarily, all its formidable characters leap off the pages... it is sparkling and funny, and in almost every chapter there was a point where the others in the house could hear me laughing out loud to myself while I was reading it. What may perhaps be of greatest interest, though, is its political and philosophical acuity.

    Like the wild partridges of Pindus (which he mentions in a very characteristic story), Vasilis was not made to fit inside any cage. I can’t wait to read it a second time.

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • Amazing book, it takes you to another era. Having traveled to its places, I saw as ghosts the author himself, Mr. Leonidas, Giorgitsa, Pantelis, and every character, like ghosts through his vivid descriptions.

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • Vasilis, if you are reading the comments, you should know that you need to write more books. I wish everyone wrote with your style!

    Translated from Greek ·
    6
  • Although I would have liked more action, I liked it a lot! (My friend Palaiokostas, if you are reading the comments, we can meet at Chrysomilia so I can give you a more detailed opinion.)

    Translated from Greek ·
    5
  • See all
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