3.0
Eartheater
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Set in an unnamed slum in contemporary Argentina, this is the story of a young woman who finds herself drawn to eating the earth—a compulsion that gives her visions of broken and lost lives. With her first taste of dirt, she learns the horrifying truth of her mother's death. Disturbed by what she witnesses, the woman keeps her visions to herself. But when Eartheater begins an unlikely relationship with a withdrawn police officer, word of her ability begins to spread, and soon desperate members of her community beg for her help, anxious to uncover the truth about their own loved ones.
Surreal and haunting, spare yet complex,
is a dark, emotionally resonant tale told from a feminist perspective that brilliantly explores the stories of those left behind—the women enduring the pain of uncertainty, whose lives have been shaped by violence and loss.
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“Creative”
“If you have the opportunity to read Eartheater in its original Spanish (Argentinian), I highly recommend it! The English translation by Julia Sanches is good, but there are nuances that simply cannot be fully carried over. Spanish has a way of expressing depth and emotion with very few words, and that subtlety is part of what makes the novel so powerful. The English version is noticeably bulkier with 26 more pages and more words per page.
Growing up with an appreciation for Latin American culture can also deepen the experience of the book as it did in my experience. While each culture across Latin America has its own distinct characteristics, there are shared understandings, rhythms of language, and social realities that feel immediately recognizable. Those layers add meaning to the story in ways that are difficult to translate.
I would also recommend this book because it is grounded in painful social realities one of them being a difficult topic such as feminicide, which remains a major issue across Latin America. Dolores Reyes even dedicated the novel to two victims of feminicide from her barrio where she worked as a teacher.
I am admittedly a bit biased because I had the chance to attend a small, free online conference where the author participated. She makes a real effort to engage with readers, even when the audience is super small. Listening to her answer questions, it was clear how thoughtful and intellectually curious she is. Personally, I appreciate authors who have a broad understanding of social and political issues, because it often adds depth and intention to their work. Knowing the perspective behind the writing made it easier for me to appreciate the novel even more. 5/5 for me in Spanish, 4.5/5 in English. <3”
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