The first novel to appear in English by one of the most talked-about and critically acclaimed writers of new Mexican fiction.From a psychoanalyst's couch, the narrator looks back on her bizarre childhoodin which she was born with an abnormality in her eye into a family intent on fixing it. In a world without the time and space for innocence, the narrator intimately recalls her younger selfa fierce and discerning girl open to lifes pleasures and keen to its ruthless cycle of tragedy.With raw language and a brilliant sense of humor, both delicate and unafraid, Nettel strings together hard-won, unwieldy memoriestaking us from Mexico City to Aix-en-Provence, France, then back home againto create a portrait of the artist as a young girl. In these pages, Nettels art of storytelling transforms experience into inspiration and a new startling perception of reality."Nettel's eye gives rise to a tension, subtle but persistent, that immerses us in an uncomfortable reality, disquieting, even disturbinga gaze that illuminates her prose like an alien sun shining down on our world." Valeria Luiselli, author ofSidewalks and Faces in the Crowd"It has been a long time since I've found in the literature of my generation a world as personal and untransferable as that of Guadalupe Nettel." Juan Gabriel Vásquez, author ofThe Sound of Things Falling"Nettel reveals the subliminal beauty within beings and painstakingly examines the intimacies of her soul." Magazine LittéraireGuadalupe Nettels storytelling power is majestic."Typographical EraIn Praise of Natural Histories"Five flawless stories..." The New York TimesNettels stories are as atmospheric and emotionally battering as Checkhovs.AsymptoteFrom the Hardcover edition.
✔ Author(s): Guadalupe Nettel,J.T. Lichtenstein
✔ Title: The Body Where I Was Born
✔ Rating : 4.2 out of 5 base on (60 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1609807510
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about The Body Where I Was Born by Guadalupe Nettel
Reeve Adams
Travel back in time with a historical epic that vividly recreates a bygone era. The author's meticulous research and engaging prose transport you to another world. Complex characters and intricate plots keep you enthralled from beginning to end. Each chapter reveals new insights into the period's culture and society. It's a captivating blend of history and fiction. Ideal for history buffs and lovers of epic sagas.
Rosehannah Wilkinson
Discover the poignant story of a family navigating life's ups and downs in this moving novel. The author's empathetic writing and well-drawn characters create a deeply emotional experience. Each chapter explores themes of love, loss, and resilience with sensitivity. The plot's twists and turns keep you engaged throughout. It's a heartwarming and thought-provoking read. Perfect for readers who enjoy stories about family dynamics.
Keaton Holloway
Experience the emotional journey of a character discovering their true self in this moving novel. The author's empathetic writing and rich character development create a deeply resonant narrative. Each chapter explores themes of identity, acceptance, and love with sensitivity. The plot's twists and turns keep you engaged from start to finish. It's a heartwarming and thought-provoking read. Perfect for readers who enjoy stories about personal growth and self-discovery.
