Miseria is the second novel by Dolores Reyes , a direct sequel to Cometierra , and one of the most powerful works of recent Latin American literature. Narrated in two voices, between Cometierra and Miseria , it immerses us in a story marked by violence, poverty, and female bonds as a form of resistance.
Set in Greater Buenos Aires , the novel combines magical realism, thriller and social criticism , and takes up the protagonist's gift for searching for missing people, in a wounded but still hopeful Argentina.
Recognized by The New York Times , El País , and El Cultural as one of the best novels of 2023, Miseria consolidates Dolores Reyes as a key voice in current feminist and Latin American narrative.
Dolores Reyes (Buenos Aires, 1978) is a writer, teacher, and feminist activist. With Cometierra (2019), she achieved international recognition and has continued her exploration of magical realism and social memory with this second novel, which delves into family ties and social conflict from the perspective of women.
Book details:
- Written by: Dolores Reyes
- Publisher: Alfaguara
- Publication date: August 22, 2023
- Format: Softcover
- Pages: 336
- ISBN-10: 6073831099
- ISBN-13: 978-8420474878
- Spanish
- Dimensions: 24.1 × 15 × 2.5 cm
- Weight: 514 g
