Publisher: Fitzcarraldo Editions Still Born, Guadalupe Nettels fourth novel, explores one of lifes most consequential decisions whether or not to have children with her signature charm and intelligence. Laura has taken the drastic decision to be sterilized, but as time goes by Alina becomes drawn to the idea of becoming a mother. "Still Born, Guadalupe Nettel’s fourth novel, explores one of life’s most consequential decisions – whether or not to have children – with her signature charm and intelligence. When complications arise in Alina’s pregnancy and Laura becomes attached to her neighbour’s son, both women are forced to reckon with the complexity of their emotions. In Still Born, Guadalupe Nettel renders with great veracity life as it is encountered in the everyday, taking us to the heart of the only things that really matter: life, death and our relationships with others.
Published on 22 June 2022 by Fitzcarraldo Editions in the United Kingdom.
Dimensions 125 x 197 x 23mm | 282g
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Andrea
Laura and Alina are independent, career-driven women who don’t want children - until one of them does. I loved it - well worth reading. Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.
It tackles themes of birth, family, friendship, responsibility and vulnerability and is sensitively written but also unflinching. This is an elegant, thought-provoking take on motherhood - and the challenges of deciding whether or not to have a baby - the dilemma of wanting to be a mother but also be oneself and whether you can be both. All views are my own. Wise and deeply feminist, it’s written in a clear, compelling way - I found it moving, fascinating and it’s really stayed with me.
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