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“Of all the sweets, one is the purest. It does not bear dirt, like all the others that sugar can cover with rancid butter, stale nuts, and eggs. All these will seem delicious to you since you have no...

“Of all the sweets, one is the purest. It does not bear dirt, like all the others that sugar can cover with rancid butter, stale nuts, and eggs. All these will seem delicious to you since you have no idea what is inside. But the loukoumi is always untainted, otherwise, it cannot be.”

This is how some souls are untainted, pure and sweet like loukoumi,...

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“Of all the sweets, one is the purest. It does not bear dirt, like all the others that sugar can cover with rancid butter, stale nuts, and eggs. All these will seem delicious to you since you have no idea what is inside. But the loukoumi is always untainted, otherwise, it cannot be.”

This is how some souls are untainted, pure and sweet like loukoumi, unpolluted by the hardships of life, sanctified in the depths of memory. They came unadorned and unpretentious to tell me their stories. And I listened to them.

Author: ANASTASIA SKORDOU

Language: GREEK

Pages: 88

Dimensions: 200X130X0

Year of Publication: 2025

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Specifications

Publisher
Alfa-Omega
Type
Prose
Subtitle
-
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
88
Release Date
7/2025
Publication Date
2025
Dimensions
13x20 cm
ISBN-13
9786185845407

Additional Specifications

Series
The little ones

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    The book "Souls of Loukoumi" was a real surprise for me. Its short stories are not just narratives – they are pieces of life, memories, and images that bring Andros, Korthi, and its people to life. Through its pages, I felt as if I was walking through the alleys, smelling the sea, and tasting the simplicity and sweetness of tradition, just like the loukoumi in the title.

    What I liked:
    The immediacy and warmth of the writing. Every story, no matter how short, hides soul and emotion. The book gave me joy, nostalgia, but also emotion. It's as if it opened a window to the past, but at the same time spoke to my own soul.

    What I didn't like:
    Honestly, I didn't find anything that disappointed me – my only "complaint" is that I wanted it to have more stories!

    Conclusion:
    "Souls of Loukoumi" is a book that is not just read, but experienced. It is full of love for the place and its people, and leaves a sweet taste that lingers. For me, it deserves ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.

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  • The book "Souls of Loukoumi" was a real surprise for me. Its short stories are not just narratives – they are pieces of life, memories, and images that bring Andros, Korthi, and its people to life. Through its pages, I felt as if I was walking through the alleys, smelling the sea, and tasting the simplicity and sweetness of tradition, just like the loukoumi in the title.

    What I liked:
    The immediacy and warmth of the writing. Every story, no matter how short, hides soul and emotion. The book gave me joy, nostalgia, but also emotion. It's as if it opened a window to the past, but at the same time spoke to my own soul.

    What I didn't like:
    Honestly, I didn't find anything that disappointed me – my only "complaint" is that I wanted it to have more stories!

    Conclusion:
    "Souls of Loukoumi" is a book that is not just read, but experienced. It is full of love for the place and its people, and leaves a sweet taste that lingers. For me, it deserves ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.

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“Of all the sweets, one is the purest. It does not bear dirt, like all the others that sugar can cover with rancid butter, stale nuts, and eggs. All these will seem delicious to you since you have no idea what is inside. But the loukoumi is always untainted, otherwise, it cannot be.”

This is how some souls are untainted, pure and sweet like loukoumi, unpolluted by the hardships of life, sanctified in the depths of memory. They came unadorned and unpretentious to tell me their stories. And I listened to them.

Author: ANASTASIA SKORDOU

Language: GREEK

Pages: 88

Dimensions: 200X130X0

Year of Publication: 2025

Manufacturer

Specifications

Publisher
Alfa-Omega
Type
Prose
Subtitle
-
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
88
Release Date
7/2025
Publication Date
2025
Dimensions
13x20 cm
ISBN-13
9786185845407

Additional Specifications

Series
The little ones

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (1)

  1. 1
  2. 4 stars
    0
  3. 3 stars
    0
  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 1 star
    0
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  • Kmarmarinos

    Verified purchase

    The book "Souls of Loukoumi" was a real surprise for me. Its short stories are not just narratives – they are pieces of life, memories, and images that bring Andros, Korthi, and its people to life. Through its pages, I felt as if I was walking through the alleys, smelling the sea, and tasting the simplicity and sweetness of tradition, just like the loukoumi in the title.

    What I liked:
    The immediacy and warmth of the writing. Every story, no matter how short, hides soul and emotion. The book gave me joy, nostalgia, but also emotion. It's as if it opened a window to the past, but at the same time spoke to my own soul.

    What I didn't like:
    Honestly, I didn't find anything that disappointed me – my only "complaint" is that I wanted it to have more stories!

    Conclusion:
    "Souls of Loukoumi" is a book that is not just read, but experienced. It is full of love for the place and its people, and leaves a sweet taste that lingers. For me, it deserves ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.

    Translated from Greek ·
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  • The book "Souls of Loukoumi" was a real surprise for me. Its short stories are not just narratives – they are pieces of life, memories, and images that bring Andros, Korthi, and its people to life. Through its pages, I felt as if I was walking through the alleys, smelling the sea, and tasting the simplicity and sweetness of tradition, just like the loukoumi in the title.

    What I liked:
    The immediacy and warmth of the writing. Every story, no matter how short, hides soul and emotion. The book gave me joy, nostalgia, but also emotion. It's as if it opened a window to the past, but at the same time spoke to my own soul.

    What I didn't like:
    Honestly, I didn't find anything that disappointed me – my only "complaint" is that I wanted it to have more stories!

    Conclusion:
    "Souls of Loukoumi" is a book that is not just read, but experienced. It is full of love for the place and its people, and leaves a sweet taste that lingers. For me, it deserves ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐.

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