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720 utripov srca
Kriminalist Rok Jazbinšek med razbijanjem mednarodne mreže trgovcev z drogo naleti na nenavadno odkritje, ki mu postavi svet na glavo. Se mu upate pridružiti na njegovem potovanju, polnem nepričakovanih preobratov, šokantnih zapletov in življenjskih naukov?
720 utripov srca je strnjen kriminalni roman, ki nas vodi skozi nekonvencionalen vsakdan glavnega protagonista, mladega kriminalista, vpetega v primer slovenskega razkrivanja prekupčevanja z drogami. Primer, za katerega se zdi, da bo rešen linearno in po hitrem postopku, se začne sumljivo zapletati in presenetljivo razpletati, ko se lovke na kriminalističnem uradu pričnejo obračati v drugo smer.
Primer žanrske literature, ki je v svojem izvoru več kot le sprehajanje po labirintu skrivnosti – največja je »realnost«. Pa je taka, kot jo dojema običajen slehernik, ali obstaja tudi vzporedna resničnost? Na to skuša odgovoriti junak, ki hazardira s svojim konceptom dojemanja in pravi: »Življenje je ruska ruleta. Nenehno pritiskamo na sprožilec in sploh ne razmišljamo, da je v pištoli naboj. Ta pa čaka vsakega. Morda jutri, morda čez polovico večnosti.«
720 utripov srca je strnjen kriminalni roman, ki nas vodi skozi nekonvencionalen vsakdan glavnega protagonista, mladega kriminalista, vpetega v primer slovenskega razkrivanja prekupčevanja z drogami. Primer, za katerega se zdi, da bo rešen linearno in po hitrem postopku, se začne sumljivo zapletati in presenetljivo razpletati, ko se lovke na kriminalističnem uradu pričnejo obračati v drugo smer.
Primer žanrske literature, ki je v svojem izvoru več kot le sprehajanje po labirintu skrivnosti – največja je »realnost«. Pa je taka, kot jo dojema običajen slehernik, ali obstaja tudi vzporedna resničnost? Na to skuša odgovoriti junak, ki hazardira s svojim konceptom dojemanja in pravi: »Življenje je ruska ruleta. Nenehno pritiskamo na sprožilec in sploh ne razmišljamo, da je v pištoli naboj. Ta pa čaka vsakega. Morda jutri, morda čez polovico večnosti.«
- GenresCrime
180 pages, ebook
First published May 25, 2017
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About the author
Jaka Tomc
12 books53 followersWhen Jaka was three years old, sitting in his grandfather's lap, he wanted to do what his grandpa was doing. So, he learned to read. Starting with obituaries.
Reading soon led to writing. At an early age, Jaka realized he was better at writing than talking. Even today, he doesn't like small talk. But his characters do, and they're pretty good at it. Jaka believes that this is one of life's ironies.
His favorite part of the year is summer, his favorite fruit is strawberries, and his favorite book is Childhood's End by Arthur C. Clarke. Probably because after four decades of living in his current body, he's still waiting for his childhood to end. He wouldn't mind if it never does.
Currently, he lives with his family in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Reading soon led to writing. At an early age, Jaka realized he was better at writing than talking. Even today, he doesn't like small talk. But his characters do, and they're pretty good at it. Jaka believes that this is one of life's ironies.
His favorite part of the year is summer, his favorite fruit is strawberries, and his favorite book is Childhood's End by Arthur C. Clarke. Probably because after four decades of living in his current body, he's still waiting for his childhood to end. He wouldn't mind if it never does.
Currently, he lives with his family in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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June 16, 2018
Who wouldn’t want to know what’s going to happen tomorrow? Who would? That’s what’s happening to detective Kopitar: his diary entries sum up the next day’s events, so he’s well aware of what will happen tomorrow. However, that does not help the reader to know what will happen.
720 Heartbeats is a fast-paced “cyber-noir” full of suspense, that makes two turns in the end and surprises the reader. the novel is a page-turner and each page is begging to get turned. I could easily live without some of the dialogs which don’t contribute much to the story, although on the other hand, they probably do create the atmosphere and give characters the personality. All in all, the novel is smoothly written and I look forward to Jaka’s upcoming titles.
720 Heartbeats is a fast-paced “cyber-noir” full of suspense, that makes two turns in the end and surprises the reader. the novel is a page-turner and each page is begging to get turned. I could easily live without some of the dialogs which don’t contribute much to the story, although on the other hand, they probably do create the atmosphere and give characters the personality. All in all, the novel is smoothly written and I look forward to Jaka’s upcoming titles.
January 3, 2024
Kadarkoli vzamem knjigo od Jakata v roke, me ne razočara. Pri tej sem bila prepričana, da ne bo tako, ker mi žanr kriminalnih romanov, ni preveč všeč. Ampak potem pa začneš brati... in to definitivno ni več neki kriminalni roman, ampak postane znanstvena fantastika. A ni, no? Jaz sem tako padla v debato med Rokom in Kajo o vseh teh paralelnih svetovih, da sem se jima želela pridružiti. Res fenomenalna knjiga. Jezik direkten, zgodba lepo teče, oziroma meni je kar letela skozi, knjige nisem mogla odložiti. Konec pa... hja... ne vem, kaj naj napišem 😊 Definitivno mi je knjiga bila prekratka, pa malo več odgovorov si želim, da bi dobila. V glavnem. Super!
August 5, 2018
Before I start my review, I would like to ask one question from all of you. What would you do if your future self started to tell you about what I going to happen to you in the coming days???
It sounds pretty creepy doesn't it?
This is one of those very rare books that really got me carried away and wanted to finish it off, just to see what would be the story.
Well, I was totally impressed. It was a book that gave me a wow!!! feeling.
We meet the male protagonist of the story, Rok Kopitar, a detective who is investigating on a drug trafficking case. He lives in an apartment with his partner Sara, which he finds totally impressive. His life goes on as it is, of an average guy, until one day. He finds a finds his stolen laptop back in his house. In it he finds a mysterious file, that allows him to read about his future. That puts his whole life in turmoil.
There are some important and impressive aspects that I found in this wonderful story;
The setting - I just loved the Central European setting, the detective head quarters. It mad me imagine about a busy detective office, tables filled with documents, bulletin boards with maps and photographs, the aroma of coffee etc.
The Characters - Rok Kopitar, is a kind-hearted, hard-working person, and I love the way he considers and worries about his partner and best friend, Boris. He is a man of knowledge and finds it important. His partner, Sara, I think is a woman who every man would ever wish for. She is loving, kind and well understanding person, which I think makes their relationship to flourish.
The story was incredible. The whole idea of this story is extraordinary.
The true ability of the author, makes the reader devoted to the story. (The way I was). You really want to know, what will happen next and it keeps you glued to the book, till the end.
Such an interesting and quick read, that makes me recommend this book to the whole blogosphere.
It sounds pretty creepy doesn't it?
This is one of those very rare books that really got me carried away and wanted to finish it off, just to see what would be the story.
Well, I was totally impressed. It was a book that gave me a wow!!! feeling.
We meet the male protagonist of the story, Rok Kopitar, a detective who is investigating on a drug trafficking case. He lives in an apartment with his partner Sara, which he finds totally impressive. His life goes on as it is, of an average guy, until one day. He finds a finds his stolen laptop back in his house. In it he finds a mysterious file, that allows him to read about his future. That puts his whole life in turmoil.
There are some important and impressive aspects that I found in this wonderful story;
The setting - I just loved the Central European setting, the detective head quarters. It mad me imagine about a busy detective office, tables filled with documents, bulletin boards with maps and photographs, the aroma of coffee etc.
The Characters - Rok Kopitar, is a kind-hearted, hard-working person, and I love the way he considers and worries about his partner and best friend, Boris. He is a man of knowledge and finds it important. His partner, Sara, I think is a woman who every man would ever wish for. She is loving, kind and well understanding person, which I think makes their relationship to flourish.
The story was incredible. The whole idea of this story is extraordinary.
The true ability of the author, makes the reader devoted to the story. (The way I was). You really want to know, what will happen next and it keeps you glued to the book, till the end.
Such an interesting and quick read, that makes me recommend this book to the whole blogosphere.
March 19, 2018
Takole se mi je zapisalo za revijo Vklop:
Jaka Tomc ali kot ga poznajo mnogi sledilci na družbenih omrežjih, Manični poet, je s svojo šesto knjigo posegel na novo področje - kriminalni del je Tomčevim bralcem znan, prežetost z erotiko ravno tako, močno pa je posegel prav v področje eksistencialnosti. Glavni junak, kriminalist Rok Jazbinšek, katerega življenje se zdi domala popolna, se nenadoma znajde v vlogi, ki je ni vajen - v vlogi nekoga, ki je nadzorovan in ki ne odloča o svoji usodi. Skrivnostno prejme svoj izgubljeni / ukradeni računalnik, na katerem se začnejo pojavljati zapisi iz prihodnosti. Zapisi, ki so - ne glede na to, kako se jim Jazbinšek trudi izogniti; zelo točni. Nič čudnega, saj jih piše kar on sam. Ampak v prihodnosti. Kako?, se boste najbrž vprašali. Knjiga je polna filozofskih vprašanj in razglabljanj med junakom in številnimi stranskimi liki, kjer je Tomc zelo močan, da ne rečemo avtobiografski. Junak se išče in izgublja, ne ve več, kdo je, kaj se je že zgodilo in kaj se bo. Spoznava, da je usodo nemogoče krojiti in da je zapečatena, ampak - kdo mu jo je zapečatil? On sam, morda ljubljena oseba ali kdo tretji? Bralec pozablja na kriminalni naboj tega svojevrstnega Tomčevega šova, ki se konča … očiščevalno. Da. Pa se ob vseh zapletih in presenetljivih odkritjih konča tudi srečno?
Jaka Tomc ali kot ga poznajo mnogi sledilci na družbenih omrežjih, Manični poet, je s svojo šesto knjigo posegel na novo področje - kriminalni del je Tomčevim bralcem znan, prežetost z erotiko ravno tako, močno pa je posegel prav v področje eksistencialnosti. Glavni junak, kriminalist Rok Jazbinšek, katerega življenje se zdi domala popolna, se nenadoma znajde v vlogi, ki je ni vajen - v vlogi nekoga, ki je nadzorovan in ki ne odloča o svoji usodi. Skrivnostno prejme svoj izgubljeni / ukradeni računalnik, na katerem se začnejo pojavljati zapisi iz prihodnosti. Zapisi, ki so - ne glede na to, kako se jim Jazbinšek trudi izogniti; zelo točni. Nič čudnega, saj jih piše kar on sam. Ampak v prihodnosti. Kako?, se boste najbrž vprašali. Knjiga je polna filozofskih vprašanj in razglabljanj med junakom in številnimi stranskimi liki, kjer je Tomc zelo močan, da ne rečemo avtobiografski. Junak se išče in izgublja, ne ve več, kdo je, kaj se je že zgodilo in kaj se bo. Spoznava, da je usodo nemogoče krojiti in da je zapečatena, ampak - kdo mu jo je zapečatil? On sam, morda ljubljena oseba ali kdo tretji? Bralec pozablja na kriminalni naboj tega svojevrstnega Tomčevega šova, ki se konča … očiščevalno. Da. Pa se ob vseh zapletih in presenetljivih odkritjih konča tudi srečno?
November 5, 2018
In Tomc’s 720 Heartbeats, we follow Slovenian police detective, Rok, through a thrilling mystery as his best friend and partner, Boris gets shot. Boris survives but his wife who’s also shot, doesn’t. A tragic and unexplainable event in and of itself, but the weirdest part is that Rok already knew it would happen. It was written down as a diary entry on his laptop, one Rok of course ignored, not only because of the insane, unbelievable event that was detailed there, but because it was written a day into the future.
It’s hard to describe this book. It’s a thriller, a mystery, a supernatural-something, but at the same time it’s deeply philosophical. Tomc’s writing makes you wrap your head around a lot of big subjects, making you think about life, the world, and a lot of things. In addition to Tomc’s great writing, the book is not too long, very well paced, and overall just a joy to read.
I love books who can lead me on, make me try to figure out what’s going on, but all the while have me stumble just a few steps behind. This one does that. It drags you in and keeps you coming, always setting the pace just high enough for you to not fall off.
It’s hard to describe this book. It’s a thriller, a mystery, a supernatural-something, but at the same time it’s deeply philosophical. Tomc’s writing makes you wrap your head around a lot of big subjects, making you think about life, the world, and a lot of things. In addition to Tomc’s great writing, the book is not too long, very well paced, and overall just a joy to read.
I love books who can lead me on, make me try to figure out what’s going on, but all the while have me stumble just a few steps behind. This one does that. It drags you in and keeps you coming, always setting the pace just high enough for you to not fall off.
August 12, 2018
Življenje je lahko ruska ruleta ali pravljica. Stvar odločitve.
To mi je avtor zapisal v posvetilo, ko sem knjigo dobil in še kako dobro je to v svoji knjigi tudi opisal. Knjiga je res vredna branja, saj zaradi svoje strnjenosti ohrani napetost in tako ne dolgočasi z opisi, ki niso pomembni in se zato raje osredotoči na stvari, ki so tako v knjigi, kakor tudi v življenju pomembni. Z vmesnimi globjimi filozofskimi in lahko bi rekli eksistencialističnimi vložki avtor knjige poskrbi, da knjiga ni samo kriminalka, ampak je tisto nekaj več. Je tisto zaradi česar greš knjigo brat, je tisto kar te žene, da knjižne strani požiraš kolikor hitro se da, je tisto občutje, ki ga dobiš, ko res odlično knjigo prebereš do konca.
August 26, 2018
Wow what an amazing book. I loved every second of it. I really couldn't put it down. Jaka hands down. You did a wonderfull job here.
The story is original and interesting. It hooked me right in.
What would you do if you could change your future? I have no fucking clue. Zero. I really don't know if I would even want to know. Probably if something bad happened I would want to change it. But would it be for the best? They say that everything happens for a reason. Is it true? Who knows..
So I would like to think that the ending is wide open to our imagination, but I am afraid it is not.
And I just wanted to say that I loved it, that everything is happening in Ljubljana. It is so rare to read the story that is situated in your home town and that is why I loved it even more.
You really have to read this book!!
The story is original and interesting. It hooked me right in.
What would you do if you could change your future? I have no fucking clue. Zero. I really don't know if I would even want to know. Probably if something bad happened I would want to change it. But would it be for the best? They say that everything happens for a reason. Is it true? Who knows..
So I would like to think that the ending is wide open to our imagination, but I am afraid it is not.
And I just wanted to say that I loved it, that everything is happening in Ljubljana. It is so rare to read the story that is situated in your home town and that is why I loved it even more.
You really have to read this book!!
June 19, 2018
Thrilling book that forces you to sit on the edge of every single page. Plot, characters, ideas, action and the ending form a symbiose of unexpected within known. Job done - tremendously well!
September 2, 2023
Equal parts police detective novel and alternate realities tale, this novel by Jaka Tomc is utterly unique. It's a love story/crime drama/ mystery/ sci-fi story. I love it!
"...But even if the potential for something is infinitesimal, it is an indisputable fact that there are only two possibilities. Something either is, or it is not."
So, is it? Or isn't it?
There is much philosophy presented and you will find yourself weighing the possibilities of Mr. Tomc's musings. The story of the detective Rok Kopitar is exciting and engrossing. It keeps you guessing until the very last page.
"...But even if the potential for something is infinitesimal, it is an indisputable fact that there are only two possibilities. Something either is, or it is not."
So, is it? Or isn't it?
There is much philosophy presented and you will find yourself weighing the possibilities of Mr. Tomc's musings. The story of the detective Rok Kopitar is exciting and engrossing. It keeps you guessing until the very last page.
February 18, 2024
Odlična ideja, a žal neelegantno speljana , s kupom floskul, tako v dialogih kot v razmišljanju glavnega junaja,ki pripoveduje v prvi osebi. Na srečo kratko branje.
Zamerim pa tudi opis idealne ženske: inteligentna in z dobro službo, seksi in enkratna ljubimka, razumevajoča, pa tudi skuha in postreže vse obroke, po njih pomije in pospravi posodo, zvečer lika perilo. On pa vmes..počiva, kadi, bere na računalniku.
Dragi pisatelj, piše se 2024.
Zamerim pa tudi opis idealne ženske: inteligentna in z dobro službo, seksi in enkratna ljubimka, razumevajoča, pa tudi skuha in postreže vse obroke, po njih pomije in pospravi posodo, zvečer lika perilo. On pa vmes..počiva, kadi, bere na računalniku.
Dragi pisatelj, piše se 2024.
February 14, 2018
A real page turner with a captivating plot and a shocking ending. The main character is well build, the dialogues are sometimes intense, sometimes funny and sometimes sad. I especially loved the self-reflection monologues of the main character, contemplating life, humanity, love, happiness - all the things we should think about more, but don´t.
February 10, 2020
What would you do if you could read the diary of your future self? What if life and death, for yourself, your loved one and colleagues depended on what was written inside? These are the stakes for Rok Kopitar, a detective investigating a drug trafficking case. This novel is a real page turner, full of mystery, deceit, love and intrigue. A well written plot with an ending will not disappoint.
March 26, 2020
This is definitely a wild ride on the edge of your seat! I could not imagine knowing the future. No thank you! Detective Kopitar is a well-developed character and easy to follow and like. Excellent read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 7, 2018
Napeta in neverjetna knjiga! Toplo priporočam!
July 10, 2019
Spiritual, savage and romantic (with a splash of lust). A great read.
March 26, 2021
Drugačna od pričakovanj. Hitro branje, vendar se zgodba odlično razvije in je na koncu zelo napeta.
March 12, 2019
The ending felt a bit abrupt and what was an excellent premise felt like a poor execution. However, at few places, it is interesting to note the human psyche and the view on life of the protagonist.
Few of quotes which I specially liked were: 'Life is a Ph.D. dissertation read by semi-literate primary school pupils.' and 'Life happens in a place where nobody is physically present. In our minds and our hearts.'
Few of quotes which I specially liked were: 'Life is a Ph.D. dissertation read by semi-literate primary school pupils.' and 'Life happens in a place where nobody is physically present. In our minds and our hearts.'
July 12, 2017
Jaka Tomc je v svoji najnovejši knjigi na zanimiv in nekoliko neobičajen način vstopil v kriminalni žanrski roman. V njem je v slovensko okolje postavil dobrega junaka nasproti dobro organizirani kriminalni združbi, a glavni boj je smelo prestavil v intimno sfero junaka samega, ko je njegova službena dolžnost prerasla v osebni boj za svoje najdražje, v izbiranje pravih odločitev in soočanje z njihovimi posledicami. K temu pa je pristavil nekaj toliko bolj zanimivih posegov, ki vse skupaj še dodatno začinijo. Nekaj pogumnega je v tem pisanju.
Več na https://kon-teksti.blogspot.si/2017/0...
Več na https://kon-teksti.blogspot.si/2017/0...
October 26, 2024
Tipični a la Tomc roman: direktno, brez dolgovezenja, brez odvečnih leporečenj, z dodatki razmišljanj o življenju, o smislu bivanja, sreči, spremembah; ti so nadvse spretno vstavljeni v zgodbo in dogajanje.
Kriminalka, vendar z dodano vrednostjo: vzporedna življenja, paralelni svetovi... Včasih je res bolje, da so naši človeški možgani toliko omejeni, da ne razumejo vsega.
Odlična zgodba, z izvrstnimi izseki in ravno pravo mero filozofskih razmišljanj. Meni osebno Tomčev najboljši roman, najverjetneje zaradi teme, okoli katere se spletajo razmišljanja.
Kriminalka, vendar z dodano vrednostjo: vzporedna življenja, paralelni svetovi... Včasih je res bolje, da so naši človeški možgani toliko omejeni, da ne razumejo vsega.
Odlična zgodba, z izvrstnimi izseki in ravno pravo mero filozofskih razmišljanj. Meni osebno Tomčev najboljši roman, najverjetneje zaradi teme, okoli katere se spletajo razmišljanja.
October 13, 2022
This book was a decent read and a great thought-provoker. It allowed your mind delve into the characters and topics that are raised. My only issue would be that it is rather short for similar books of its genre.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 26, 2023
kinda intense, but at the end lacks some content....
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